Job Reference Number: CUR0096
Finance Officer
Permanent
Cheadle Hulme (2 days in-office, 3 days from home)
Full-time or part-time (3–5 days per week) available, 9am–4pm (30-minute lunch), 3pm finish on Fridays
£30,000 – £40,000 per annum + 10% employer pension + 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + free parking + Christmas bonus + free trade union membership
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and driven Finance Officer to join two well-established organisations.
Our clients are not-for-profit financial institutions dedicated to giving back to their communities by providing ethical financial services to those in need. Established for over 25 years, they serve members through membership in a large UK trade union.
They’re looking for a Finance Officer with bookkeeping and reconciliation experience who can take ownership of financial processes across both their organisation and a partner organisation. This role will involve preparing budgets, liaising with auditors, completing PRA quarterly returns and annual accounts, and ensuring all financial processes are followed. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEOs and teams at both organisations, with the chance to influence financial planning and strategy.
The ideal candidate would be somebody who is confident working independently, has strong attention to detail, and wants to contribute their financial expertise to two ethical, member-focused organisations. If this sounds like you and you’re ready for your next career move, read on to find out more…
The role
Day-to-day responsibilities
* Undertake bookkeeping and reconciliations
* Prepare budgets and contribute to financial planning
* Liaise with auditors and support annual accounts for the AGM
* Complete PRA quarterly returns
* Ensure other staff members follow financial processes
* Complete monthly reconciliations across all accounts
* Support the development of the business plan and strategic financial projects
Why would you want this role?
* Work for not-for-profit organisations that give back to their communities
* Work flexibly across two respected finance organisations
* Enjoy hybrid working with only 2 days in-office per week
* Receive strong pension contributions, free trade union membership, and free parking
* Benefit from the opportunity to influence financial planning and processes
The Person
Essential
* Experience with reconciliations
* Bookkeeping experience
* AAT Level 3 qualified
* Confident independently managing finances for an organisation
Desirable
* Financial services experience
Nice-to-have
* Credit Union experience
* Not-for-profit experience
If you think you could be the right fit for this Finance Officer role, please submit your application now. Candidates will be reviewed, contacted, and submitted to our client on an ongoing rolling basis when they apply, so don’t delay in applying!
PLEASE NOTE: This role will require passing a DBS check and a credit check. The services of CU Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency. CU Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform you that our client will ONLY accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this permit or right, or who are pending an application to obtain this permit or right should not apply