Where Next is a well-established charity supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives. We are looking for a capable and reliable Finance Officer to lead our day-to-day financial operations and support the organisation as we continue to grow.
The Role
This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the smooth running of all core finance functions, including:
* Payroll, pensions, and statutory returns
* Purchase and sales ledger (including varied client income streams)
* Bank reconciliations and cashflow management
* VAT returns (including partial exemption) and Gift Aid
* Monthly management accounts and reporting
You will be the go-to person for finance, working closely with the CEO and senior team to ensure strong financial control and provide clear, practical financial information.
About You
You will:
* Have solid experience in a finance or bookkeeping role
* Be confident managing end-to-end finance processes
* Be highly organised, accurate, and reliable
* Be comfortable working independently and taking ownership
* Ideally have experience with Sage, payroll, and VAT
Experience in the charity sector or working with restricted funding is a bonus, but not essential.
Why Join Where Next?
* Flexible working part-time or full-time considered
* Hybrid working available
* A varied role with real responsibility
* Opportunity to grow into broader financial and organisational responsibilities
* A supportive, values-driven organisation where your work has real impact
Apply
If you re looking for a role where you can combine strong finance skills with meaningful work, we d love to hear from you.
We are open to shaping the scope of this role around the successful candidate, depending on experience and working pattern.