Senior Finance Officer

Trades Workforce Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health charity in London is seeking a part-time Finance Officer to join its impactful team. The role entails managing accounts payable and receivable, supporting financial reports, and ensuring compliance with fund accounting. Candidates should have AAT Level 3 or equivalent, 2 years' experience in the non-for-profit sector, and knowledge of financial software like Xero. This position offers a hybrid work model with a competitive salary of £36,000 per annum pro rata for part-time work, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Workplace pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or studying towards AAT Level 3 or equivalent or qualified by experience.
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role in the non-for-profit sector.
• Knowledge of SORP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle Accounts Payable and Receivable functions.
• Assist in the production of monthly management accounts.
• Support the production of year-end accounts and audits.

Skills

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organised and efficient multitasking

Fund accounting knowledge

Experience with Xero

Knowledge of VAT

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

A leading health charity which makes an impact and difference in a person's life by providing them with information and support are looking for a part time Finance Officer - 21 hours per week.

Working within a small but impactful team and a forward thinking and inspiring Head of Finance and Operations, this is a newly schwere role for the organisation.

Location: London Bridge

Hours: 21 hours per week

konflikierte: £36,000 per annum which will be pro rata for 3 days a week

Hybrid: once a week in London

Responsibilities

Working very closely with the Head of Finance, your main duties and responsibilities are:

• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Manage pre-paid cards and expenses claims
• Online banking and setting up payments
• Bank Reconciliations
• Assist with the production of monthly management accounts, posting accruals and prepayments
• Support the production of the year-end accounts and audit
• Support the production of the annual budgets, reforecasts and reporting on variances
• Maintain shared email accounts and finance records
• Procurement of office supplies
• Legacy income administration
• Restricted funding administration
• Reconciliation of fundraising income to financial records
• Paying-in cheques
• Other general admin duties when required
• Attending 3-4 Team Connection Days per year in London office

Qualifications

Candidates applying for this role must have the following skills and experience:

• Part-qualified or studying towards (AAT Level 3 or equivalent) or qualified by experience
• At least 2 years' experience in the similar role in the non-for-profit sector
• Knowledge of SORP (desirable)
• Experience of Xero and approval workflows (for example Approval Max)
• Understanding of fund accounting and reporting on restricted grants
• Understanding of VAT (we have trading subsidiary that is VAT-registered)
• Organised and ഐ efficient, with the ability to multitask and manage tight deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail with high levels of numerical accuracy
• Very good communication skills, both in writing and verbally
• Ability to operate effectively in a support role to senior staff and an effective Team player

Benefits

Benefits offered:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees), which increases for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days plus Bank Holidays.
• Additional days holiday between Christmas and New Year (office closure).
• An extra day off on your birthday.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Workplace pension from start, with 8% employer contribution, subject to 4% employee contribution.
• Death in Service cover equal to three times your annual salary.
• Generous training budget.
• Hospital Saturday Fund Scheme: 100 HSF health plan, Employees Assistance Programme and HSF Perkbox.
• Team Connection Days 3-4 times in London to connect with all members of the organisation, along with the chance to socialise in the evening.

Candidates shortlisted will be requested to answer three questions as part of the shortlisting process.

The role will be closing on 20th January, 2026 and all CVs and supporting documents will be submitted on 21st January, 2026.

First stage interview: 28th / 29th January, 2026.

Second stage interview: 3rd February, 2026.

Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective少婦 background-e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.