Senior Finance Officer

Goodman Masson; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to enhance their finance function. This hands-on role involves managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing month-end reports, and ensuring accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified or qualified by experience, with excellent Excel skills and a proactive approach to managing multiple priorities. Join a dynamic team dedicated to impactful community services, where your contributions will directly support diverse projects and initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a real difference in the charity sector.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience required.
• Strong Excel skills and financial systems knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Receivable processes.
• Support preparation of month-end and management accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and monitor budgets.

Skills

Excel

Financial Systems Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Proactivity

Education

Part-qualified Accountant

Qualified by Experience

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join a well-established charity supporting diverse and impactful community services. This is a broad and hands-on role offering exposure to charity accounting, commercial income streams, grant reporting, and management accounts.

You'll play a key part in the finance function, supporting day-to-day operations including transactional processing, month-end accounts, and stakeholder liaison across the organisation.

About You

• Part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience
  
• Excellent Excel and financial systems knowledge
  
• Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
  
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams
  
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
  
• Support preparation of month-end and management accounts
  
• Maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations, and journals
  
• Monitor budgets and analyse variances across departments
  
• Manage cash flow, bank reconciliations, and credit cards
  
• Support preparation of VAT returns and assist with audit processes
  
• Liaise with internal teams and provide finance support and training
  
• Assist with grant reporting and project tracking
  

Additional Information

• On-site role based in North London, supporting both services and events
  
• Occasional evening work and flexibility required
  
• Reports directly to the CFO and supports line management of the Finance Assistant
  

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