Role: Finance Officer
Based: Home-Based (occasional travel to London – paid for)
Salary: up to £40,000
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Temp for 6 months – possible permanent position
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Our client, a well-respected national charity, is looking for a Finance Officer to join their team.
Synopsis of duties:
1. Process supplier invoices and input payment runs on CAF Bank Online in a timely basis.
2. Record invoices and payments on QuickBooks.
3. Credit control; monitoring accounts receivable and following up on overdue payments from customers.
4. Setting up bank payments on CAF Bank.
5. Monitoring the Finance inbox and acting as the point of contact for enquiries to Standing Together regarding invoices, suppliers, insurance, and staff expenses; escalate enquiries to the Finance & Governance Manager where appropriate and in-line with organisational policies.
6. Track and record all expenses promptly in the Expense Management system, ensuring accuracy; escalate concerns to the Finance & Governance Manager (and other managers) where appropriate and in-line with organisational policies.
7. Support the review of existing expense policies and procedures, identifying areas for improvement and suggesting changes as needed.
8. Maintain up-to-date and accurate expense records, including receipts, invoices, and supporting documentation.
9. Reconcile payroll reports, including pension contributions.
10. Review monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts, including identification of discrepancies between bank statements and accounting records.
11. Ensure compliance with relevant laws, organisational policies, and regulations on expense management.
12. Generate comprehensive reports on expenses and budgeting, providing valuable insights and recommendations.
13. Support the Finance & Governance Manager to ensure that all financial reporting obligations are met in relation to submissions for funding, grant aid, contracts, and any other initiatives.
14. Assist with preparing and monitoring budgets and cashflow forecasts for the organisation and individual projects.
15. Collaborate with and support other departments to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.
16. Assist in preparing audit working papers for year-end annual reports and accounts.
17. Deputise for the Finance & Governance Manager when on leave or absent.
Essential Requirements:
1. Well evidenced financial skills.
2. Previous experience using Pleo and QuickBooks desirable.
3. Experience of producing reports for Board & management.
4. Understanding of the pre and post requirements for funding, fundraising, bids, grants, contracts, competitive tendering, monitoring, and compliance.
5. AAT Accounting Qualification (Desirable).
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