Senior Finance Officer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organisation is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Finance Officer to join their finance team in London. You will manage core finance activities, ensure compliance, and support audits. If you're process-savvy and committed to inclusion, this is an excellent opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance operations, ideally in education or not-for-profit sectors.
• Proficiency in finance tools and a process-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage core finance activities like reconciliations and payroll transactions.
• Prepare and post journals, ensuring financial records are audit-ready.
• Support internal and external audits with organised documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Proactive approach

Tools

Xero

BACS platforms

Excel

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? Areas | Financial Operations, Payroll, Reconciliations, Audit Support

? Based | London (Hybrid + Flexible)

Hi ?

We’re working with an innovative, socially driven organisation that’s on a mission to build opportunity and inclusion through education. They’re now hiring a detail-oriented Senior Finance Officer to join their expanding finance team. If you're highly organised, process-savvy, and ready to take the lead on financial operations, this could be your next move.

? What you’ll be doing:

• Manage core finance activities including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and payroll transactions
• Oversee payment processing, ensuring suppliers, staff, and learners are paid accurately and on time
• Prepare and post journals, support month-end close, and ensure financial records are audit-ready
• Contribute to VAT returns and maintain compliance across financial procedures and systems
• Monitor sales invoicing and ensure accurate income recording with appropriate coding
• Support internal and external audits with organised documentation and timely responses
• Collaborate with internal teams to promote efficient, compliant financial operations

? What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in finance operations, ideally within education, public, or not-for-profit sectors
• High attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in finance tools (e.g. Xero, BACS platforms, Excel) and a process-driven mindset
• A team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Aligned with the organisation’s inclusive values and committed to safeguarding standards