Finance Officer - National

Emerging Futures; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Ambleside is seeking a Finance Officer to manage financial functions, including accounting and payroll. You will have at least 3 years of experience and strong attention to detail. Familiarity with finance systems, especially Sage Intacct and Sage payroll, is essential. The role offers the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to vital services for clients. This is a key position within the finance team, supporting the organization's mission to deliver quality services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a finance role is essential.
• Experience in the charity sector and housing benefit processing.
• Proven ability to manage financial and non-financial staff interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial accounting administration for the organization.
• Manage payables and receivables, including housing benefit payments.
• Support payroll processing and related financial tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Finance systems experience

Communication with staff

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Sage Intacct

Sage payroll systems

Job description

Emerging Futures works nationally with people affected by addiction, encouraging them to make positive changes to their lives. We believe that no one should suffer the stigma associated with addiction, and that everyone seeking support should feel valued and respected. We provide homes for people to connect with others and make the necessary changes to move towards independent, healthy living. Our behaviour change services provide a confidential space to share experiences, and offer practical support to those who want to change. The Emerging Futures accredited coach training develops the skills of our volunteers, motivating people to give back and reconnect with their community.

About the role

The Finance Officer is a key role in providing a high quality, effective Finance function as part of our Central Support Services, enabling the organisation to deliver its vital services to clients and commissioners. You will be experienced at working in a busy, fast‑growing organisation as you will be providing a broad range of administrative and transactional tasks, including financial accounting administration, managing payables, receivables including upload of housing benefit payments, petty cash, banking, payroll, and other related financial matters. You will have excellent attention to detail which is essential for the role. You will be based at home, reporting to and working closely with the Finance Manager and other members of the finance team.

Qualifications

You should have experience with finance systems as well as at least 3 years' experience working in a similar role.

You may also have:

• AAT Level 3, or equivalent by experience
• Very high level of attention to detail
• Experience of Sage Intacct and Sage payroll systems
• Experience in the charity sector and with housing benefit
• Experience of working with both financial and non-financial staff