Senior Finance Officer Contract – 0.8fte (4 days per week) permanent Salary - £32,288 - £34,425 dependent on experience (pro rata = £25,830 - £27,540) Location – National Centre for Writing, Dragon Hall, King Street, Norwich The post of Senior Finance Officer (.80 fte) will play a key role in supporting the Trustees and Senior Management by ensuring the smooth, timely and efficient running of the finance function. The role will support the Head of Finance by maintaining and updating the financial and accounting records of the charity and commercial company; overseeing the day-to-day tasks of the finance department and assisting in the preparation of all statutory reporting. The organisation uses Sage Line 50 accounting software. You will be AAT qualified. You will have experience of managing a small payroll, and have at least 2 years’ experience in a finance department in a small company or charity with a strong background in bookkeeping, data entry, financial planning and the production of financial reports. You will bring with you a very good working knowledge of computerised accountancy packages, Excel and other Microsoft applications. You will bring with you honesty and integrity and a high degree of accuracy in financial data entry. You will be expected to support NCW’s charitable objectives, values and ambitions and you will, ideally, have an interest in the arts particularly literature, reading and creative writing. How to apply To apply for the position of Senior Finance Officer please fill out our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form at Vacancies | National Centre for Writing | NCW along with the Personal Statement (maximum 1,500 words) and send to Amanda Salmon, Head of Operations & Commercial, who can also provide this information in an alternative format. Click 'apply on company website' to view vacancy and obtain an application form. Closing date for applications: 10am, Monday 30 June 2025 Interviews (in person): Monday 7th July 2025 If you would like an informal conversation to discuss this role further and find out more about our future plans, please contact Amanda Salmon, Head of Operations and Commercial.