Senior Finance Officer

Confidential; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential, based in Exeter, is hiring a Senior Finance Officer on a part-time basis (24 hours per week). The role offers a broad range of finance operations responsibilities within a values-led charity.

You will report to the Head of Finance and contribute to system improvements, controls, and efficient financial processes while ensuring robust records and accurate month-end activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance operations, bookkeeping or accounting.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes.
• Organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, able to challenge existing processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing supplier payments and overseeing purchase ledger activities.
• Preparing journals, reconciliations and supporting month-end accounting processes.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring robust financial controls.
• Supporting payroll administration and other finance operations as required.
• Working with colleagues across the organisation to resolve finance queries and improve workflows.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency using technology.

Job description

Senior Finance Officer - Exeter - Part Time (24h) - £34,000 - £36,000 FTE

Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been engaged by a well-established and highly respected charitable organisation who seek to recruit a Senior Finance Officer. This is a permanent, part-time opportunity working 24 hours per week.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a broad and interesting role that combines responsibility for key day-to-day finance operations with the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of finance systems, processes and controls. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient running of the finance function whilst helping to identify smarter and more effective ways of working.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing supplier payments and overseeing purchase ledger activities

Preparing journals, reconciliations and supporting month-end accounting processes

Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring robust financial controls

Supporting payroll administration and other finance operations as required

Working with colleagues across the organisation to resolve finance queries and improve workflows

Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency and make better use of technology

We're seeking an experienced finance professional with a strong grounding in finance operations, bookkeeping or accounting. The successful candidate will possess a sound understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes, alongside excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.

Just as importantly, we're looking for someone who enjoys improving the way things are done. You'll be proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable challenging existing processes where improvements can be made. Experience of contributing to systems improvements, process development or finance transformation projects would be highly advantageous, although not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led organisation in a varied role offering genuine responsibility, autonomy and the chance to make a lasting impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.