Barnet Mencap is a very well-established local charity which provides services and support for people with learning disabilities and/or autism, and their family carers, while also campaigning alongside them to improve their lives. The organisation aims to create a world where people with learning disabilities are valued equally, have their voices heard and are included in the community.
We are looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join our successful Project Support Team.
You will:
· Provide an effective finance service for Barnet Mencap
· Have good interpersonal skills, working as part of the administrative team
· Ensure the timely payment of invoices, bills and maintain accurate finance records
· Plan, monitor and review budgets
· Produce accurate and accessible financial data
· Managing accounting and payroll systems (ideally knowledge of Sage)
We know work/life balance is incredibly important, as well as job satisfaction. We offer 24 days of annual leave per year (plus Bank Holidays), as well as a TOIL system which allows our staff to work more flexibly.
See the attached Person Specification and Job Description for a more detailed description of what we're looking for, but if you have any questions, please get in touch to discuss.
We're committed to safeguarding, equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
To apply, please send your CV alongside a cover letter to: explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. Completed applications can be emailed to the address below by the closing date, 8th of March. Interviews are planned for the week beginning the 16th of March.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.