Senior Finance Officer

Voluntary Action Rotherham; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to enhance the effectiveness of financial operations within the organization. This role demands a proactive individual with a strong background in financial management, reporting, and accounting systems. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation while delivering clear financial insights to a diverse audience. With opportunities to engage with various stakeholders, this position is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact in the voluntary and community sector. If you possess excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and have a keen attention to detail, this role could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior financial management and reporting.
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial colleagues.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to manage multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Manager in finance operations and contract management.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts as required.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding financial matters.

Skills

Financial Management

Financial Reporting

Microsoft Excel

Payroll Processing

Communication Skills

Education

Membership in Professional Accounting Body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT)

Tools

Computer-based Accounting Systems

Job description

Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in the Rotherham Borough. Our role is to facilitate effective action to bring about positive change in the lives of individuals and communities in the local area.

As Senior Finance Officer you will assist the Finance Manager in the effective and efficient operation of the organisation’s finance, accounting, contract management and other systems as required, in line with the requirements of the Board, Company and Charity law and other relevant legislation.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience of working at a senior level, with specific responsibility for financial management, reporting and producing accounts
• Experience of financial planning, forecasting and modelling
• Excellent I.T. skills, Microsoft Excel skills to include creating pivot tables, VLookup, sumifs and other similar formulas
• Experience of payroll processing and reporting
• Knowledge of and understanding of computer-based accounting systems, SORP and Charity/Company law

As well as being able to undertake the financial duties required, the successful candidate must be able to work alone and as part of a small team and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including communicating financial information to non-financial colleagues clearly and concisely. As well as a good understanding of financial systems and procedures, the successful candidate must be able to manage multiple demands and have a keen eye for detail.

Being a member of a professional accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT etc.) is desirable, but is not essential. Experience of working within the Charitable or Third Sector would be advantageous but again is not essential.

For an informal chat about the post, please contact Karen O’Reilly, Finance Manager on 01709 834453 or email

To apply for this role, please either complete a VAR application form or send in your CV and a covering letter (outlining your skills and experience in relation to this role) to: or by post to: HR, Voluntary Action Rotherham, The Spectrum, Coke Hill, Rotherham, S60 2HX.

The closing date for applications is 12:00pm (noon) on Tuesday 27th May 2025.

Interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 5th June 2025 at The Spectrum. We will, however, review applications as they are submitted and may bring candidates forward for an interview (with reasonable notice) at any time. We may also close this vacancy early if sufficient applications have been received.