£32,477 Pa Plus Excellent Benefits
London WC1 and home-based (hybrid working)
35 hours per week, full-time
Permanent
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a proactive and organised Finance Officer to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a supportive and purpose-driven organisation committed to improving child health.
The Finance team plays a vital role in supporting the College’s mission by delivering an effective, integrated and customer‑focused finance service. As Finance Officer, you will support the smooth running of day‑to‑day financial operations, working closely with colleagues across the College and helping to maintain accurate financial records and processes.
This role would suit someone who is highly numerate, organised and customer‑focused, with experience in finance administration or ledger work. Previous accounting qualifications are not essential, but a good understanding of finance processes and strong attention to detail are important.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing finance‑related enquiries through Topdesk and shared inboxes
* Supporting colleagues with expense claims, sales orders and purchase orders
* Assisting with sales and purchase ledger processes, including supplier and customer set‑up
* Processing invoices, credit notes and financial transactions accurately and efficiently
* Posting direct debit payments, supplier payments and customer receipts to the ledger
* Supporting reconciliation of customer and supplier statements
* Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting monthly management accounts processes
* Carrying out weekly bank reconciliations
* Supporting the year‑end audit process and responding to auditor queries
* Assisting with ad‑hoc finance and system‑related projects as required
Essential Skills And Experience
* Experience working within a sales and purchase ledger function
* Good understanding of basic accounting and financial principles
* Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
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