Finance Officer

RECfinancial are exclusively recruiting for a Finance Officer on behalf of a forward-thinking, vibrant organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly supportive, dynamic finance team in an organisation that truly values its volunteers and work force.

Commutable from Leicester, Ashby, Coalville. As a part-time Finance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations in the central office. This is a permanent position, working 15 hours, spread over the week (within school hours).  

This is an amazing opportunity for someone to really add value and be part of a wider organisation that positively makes a difference. 

Main role of Finance Officer

The successful applicant will be required to post daily and monthly transactions up to and including year-end. Complete the preparation of accounts for our external auditors.  A knowledge of management accounts with the ability to prepare and produce reports for the region’s trustees and for committees is essential. The ability to help and to support others with financial knowledge, plus, the preparation and management of workstream and event budgets is also essential. 

Reporting into the deputy region manager the post holder should be good at solving problems and be able to implement improvements to any current processes. 

Responsibilities of the Finance Officer

• Track, record and monitor income and expenditure across the different work streams 
• Regular financial reporting to stakeholders and trustees 
• Setting and monitoring central and team budgets 
• Administer and support the delivery and payments of grants.
• Prepare and present the annual year end accounts
• Manage petty cash transactions
• Assist with bank reconciliations
• Plus ad hoc Finance or administrative duties.

Skills and experience:

• Financial Administration 
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff at all levels
• Practical approach to developing, improving and documenting procedures 
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self–disciplined, with good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise various tasks.
• Team player, supportive of departmental colleagues 
• Strong IT skills, including MS Excel, Sage 50

In return our clients offer a long-term career opportunity in a reputable, established organisation, in a fantastic environment.

On offer is the following:

• £25,000 - £30,000 - FTE depending on experience
• 25 days holiday, plus BH
• 2 x days volunteering work per year
• Company pension
• On site Parking

If you are interested in the Finance Officer for further information on this new opportunity,  please contact Tracey at:  (url removed)  or call on, (phone number removed)  -  (phone number removed).