Job Description
Finance Officer
Location: Hybrid/Office based in Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6SA
Salary: £26,462.80 pro rata, per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 24 hours per week
Advertising End Date: Friday 5th June 2026
Benefits - We Are Offering:
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people's lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees:
33 days holiday (pro rata including bank holidays) increasing with long service.
Pension contributions into NEST Scheme.
Opportunities to undertake qualifications related to the role.
Private Health Care scheme funded by Oaklea.
Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
Long service award scheme
Access to foundation and bespoke training and development
Are you passionate about numbers and want your work to contribute to real social impact
We're looking for a dedicated Finance Officer to join our friendly finance team at charity that supports vulnerable people across the North of the UK.
About the Role:
The main focus of the role is to perform day-to-day accounting and administrative support within the Finance Department, with a focus on banking, purchase ledger and sales ledger.
This is a great opportunity for someone with solid finance experience who wants to make a difference and work in a positive, people-centred environment. This is a hybrid role working flexibly in our head office in Kendal and from home.
Key Responsibilities:
Process transactions across cash, sales, and purchase ledgers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Maintain accurate sales and purchase ledger balances and liaise with external stakeholders where necessary.
Prepare payment runs and ensure timely authorisation of invoices
Assist with the preparation and posting of monthly journals, including accruals and prepayments.
Assist with monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations.
Collaborate with managers to ensure accurate document processing
Assist with accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions
Support the Finance Director and Senior Finance Officers in preparing month-end and management accounts
Provide general support to the finance team and operational teams with day-to-day duties
Skills and Experience:
Previous experience in a similar finance role undertaking baking, purchase ledger and sales ledger tasks.
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Quick learner with strong analytical thinking
Competent Excel user
Accounting qualifications (AAT or similar) are a bonus, but not essential
Training and development opportunities may be offered
An Enhanced DBS will be required for each successful candidate (Paid for by Oaklea, T&Cs apply)
Why join us
Be part of a small, collaborative, and supportive finance team
Work for an amazing charity that's making real change in communities
Make a meaningful contribution while developing your finance career
A great environment where your ideas and input are valued
If you're ready to bring your finance skills into a role with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us make a difference.
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