Finance Officer
Location: Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6SA
Salary: £25,443.60 pro rata, per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 24 hours per week
Advertising End Date: Tuesday 3rd June 2025
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 (including bank holidays) increasing with long service.
• Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings
• 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
• Award scheme and recognition at every 5 years
• 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:
Although the job title is Finance Officer, the main focus of the role is purchase 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.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain the purchase ledger and process bank transactions
• Prepare payment runs and ensure timely authorisation of invoices
• Collaborate with managers to ensure accurate document processing
• Assist with accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions
• Support the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Officer in preparing month-end and management accounts
• Provide general support to the finance team with day-to-day duties
Skills and Experience:
• Previous experience in a similar finance or purchase ledger role
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Quick learner with strong analytical thinking
• Excellent Excel skills
• 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
• Flexibility after the initial 6-month office-based period
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.
No agencies please