Senior finance officer

Senior Finance Officer Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) All applications must be received by the 4th June at 11:59pm. The Senior Finance Officer will sit at the heart of our Operations Team, reporting to the Head of Operations and the Co-CEOs and playing a crucial function in ensuring the efficient day-to-day management of the organisation rsquo;s financial functions. This will include all day-to-day management of our financial systems and banking, including our accountancy software (Quickbooks) and our internal financial spreadsheets. This involves recording and tracking the income expected from funders, processing invoices and payments, preparing payroll and producing monthly reconciliations and termly budgets. You will also work with our teams to ensure compliance with our financial policies, process expenses and work with our external accountants each year to provide the information needed for our accounts. You will also research, advise and steer on both necessary changes to our processes, policies and procedures and standalone project work which may involve tasks such as reviewing our pensions processes or any savings and investments. You will understand and enjoy the challenge that working at a charity with multiple complex funding streams brings. You will have experience of similar work, ideally in the charity sector and will be familiar with the use of both accountancy software and managing cashflows and budgets using Excel. You will have excellent communication and people skills as well as a proactive approach to problem solving and be methodical with a very keen attention to detail. Benefits of working at High Trees 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and 3 Christmas days) rising by 1 day each year after 2 years rsquo; service (capped at an additional 8 days) Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave after 2 years rsquo; service Save money off a new bike with the Cycle to Work scheme Up to 7% contribution to the staff pension scheme 24/7 Employee Support Line Clear pay structure with yearly increments (based on performance) Annual Staff away day Premium eye-care vouchers through Specsavers and season ticket loans How to apply: On clicking apply you will be redirected to our website to complete your application. Please follow the instructions on our website to submit your application