Finance Officer

We're looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Finance Officer to join our small and welcoming team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with detail, likes helping others understand finance processes, and wants their work to genuinely make a difference. This role is only being offered in a full time, permanent capacity. You'll be right at the heart of the organisation, supporting our finance and grants work and helping keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. The role is mostly home-based, so you'll need a safe and suitable space to work from. We'll provide a laptop and phone, and you'll spend at least one day a week with the team in our Leatherhead office. If you enjoy variety, collaboration, and being part of a purpose-driven organisation, this could be a great fit. What you'll be doing Finance & grants support

• Looking after day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero, including accurate coding of transactions
• Reconciling bank accounts and Barclaycard statements each month
• Setting up and maintaining supplier and donor records, including bank details
• Supporting colleagues with ApprovalMax, Coretime and timesheet processing
• Reviewing staff and volunteer expenses to make sure they follow our policies
• Preparing supplier payment runs for review
• Helping set up project codes, tracking categories and staff rates
• Supporting grants administration, including budget monitoring and donor reporting
• Pulling together financial information and evidence for audits and funder reports
• Working closely with the Finance Manager on reporting, reconciliations and planning
General & team support
• Being part of the Finance & Operations team, helping colleagues with systems and IT queries
• Working with our external IT support when needed
• Contributing ideas to improve how we work across finance, HR, IT and office processes
• Getting involved in team events and wider organisational activities
• Pitching in with other admin tasks as needed - we're a small team and support each other
  
  You're approachable, well-organised and comfortable working with numbers and systems. You enjoy helping others, take pride in doing things accurately, and are happy juggling a range of tasks. You will be confident, with the ability to seek out and solve problems on your own initiative, whilst working within a supportive framework., An AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent hands-on finance experience
• At least one year's experience in a finance or accounting role
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero or Sage
• Good Excel and general IT skills
• Great attention to detail and a methodical approach
• The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• A professional, discreet approach and respect for confidentiality
• A suitable home working environment
• A commitment to equality of opportunity
It's a bonus if you have:
• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Experience working with grants or donor-funded projects
• Confidence working with senior colleagues or Trustees
• A full driving licence and willingness to drive a van for work purposes