Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Duration: 3-month initially, with a view to go permanent
Pay: £16.92 per hour plus £2.04 per hour holiday pay (Equivalent to £33,000 FTE)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), 9am -5:30pm, would consider a 4-day week.
Location: Hybrid working with 1-2 days per week in the West London office.
Start date: week commencing 16th December

Charity People are proud to partner with a leading international medical charity. This is a pivotal opportunity for an experienced Finance Officer to join a passionate team and take on a hands-on role managing the day-to-day activities of a small but impactful charity finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage the purchase ledger, including collating weekly payment runs and reconciling supplier statements.
* Process payments and maintain digital records aligned with finance policies.
* Ensure accurate daily cashbook entries and manage bank statement reconciliations.
* Raise sales invoices and oversee the creation of purchase orders.
* Process international banking transactions and credit card statements.
* Provide assistance with month-end processes and year-end audits.
* Manage the finance inbox and deliver effective communication to internal and external stakeholders.
* Support general financial housekeeping, including data management in Sage 50.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. The ideal person will have:
* Proven experience in a purchase ledger role within the charity sector.
* Knowledge of Sage 50 and the ability to manage digital finance systems.
* High numeracy skills, initiative, and problem-solving ability.
* Strong organisational skills and a track record of meeting deadlines.
* A collaborative approach with the ability to work flexibly and independently.
* Interest in or progress toward an accounting qualification is preferred.

By joining this organisation, you will contribute to life-changing work and make a meaningful difference. We offer a supportive team culture and the chance to work for a cause that transforms lives globally.

How to Apply:
If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the requirements, please send your CV as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay in applying!

There will be a two-round interview stage, initial meeting online and a second interview in person at the office. As part of the in-person interview process, there will also be a timed 20-minute Sage focussed task.

We are looking for the successful person to start role week commencing 16th December.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We know that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.