Location: Office/Hybrid
Hours: 16-20 hours
Salary: FTE £32000
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for supporting families and communities? Home-Start North and West Gloucestershire is seeking a proactive and reliable Finance Officer to manage our financial operations and help us deliver vital services to local families.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, mission-driven team and play a key role in ensuring our charity's financial health and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate financial records using Xero accounting software
* Process staff and volunteer expenses in line with organisational policies
* Reconcile bank statements and manage income records
* Prepare banking deposits and handle cash and cheques
* Liaise with external payroll services to ensure timely payments to staff, HMRC, and pension providers
* Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
* Monitor budgets and cashflow using spreadsheets
* Assist in preparing annual accounts and budgets
* Meet monthly with the Director and Treasurer to review financial performance
* Act as the main point of contact for finance and accounting queries
* Governance (QA, Policies, Risk)
* Data (Analysis & Reporting)
* General office duties ad hoc
Person Specification
* Experience in financial administration and bookkeeping
* Proficiency in Xero or similar accounting software
* Strong understanding of payroll and statutory financial obligations
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
* Commitment to confidentiality and data protection
* Experience working in the charity or voluntary sector
* Understanding of restricted and unrestricted funding
* Familiarity with audit preparation and liaising with external stakeholders
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and bring your financial expertise to a supportive and community-focused organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter to
Closing date: 17th October 2025
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cheltenham GL54 5LL