Senior Finance Officer

Rutherford Briant; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Suffolk is seeking an experienced Finance Leader to oversee key financial operations. The candidate will lead a small team, manage financial processes, and ensure compliance. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £37,000 plus benefits. Join a supportive team making a real impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Study support

Career development opportunities

Supportive team

Qualifications

• AAT Qualified or Part qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in finance operations and team leadership.
• Excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of 4 finance staff.
• Manage VAT returns, ledgers, direct debits, and reconciliations.
• Oversee banking, reporting, and fixed asset register.
• Improve systems, processes, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Finance operations experience

Team leadership

Excellent Excel skills

Organised mindset

Collaborative mindset

Education

AAT Qualified or Part qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Overview

Looking to take the next step in your finance career? This is your chance to lead a small, capable team and oversee key financial operations in a purpose driven non for profit organisation. The position is paying up to £37,000 plus many other benefits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of 4 finance staff
• Manage VAT returns, ledgers, direct debits, and reconciliations
• Oversee banking, reporting, and fixed asset register
• Improve systems, processes, and ensure compliance

What You’ll Need

• AAT Qualified or Part qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in finance operations and team leadership
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills
• Organised, proactive, and collaborative mindset

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Study support and career development opportunities
• A supportive team and the chance to make a real impact
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading organisation in Suffolk

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.