Title: Finance Officer - Lancing
Location: Scout Store, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8UG (Office Based)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £30,320 per annum, Band D, Level 3, inclusive of a market supplement
About the Role
Join our busy and friendly Finance team where accuracy, teamwork and adaptability are key. This is a varied role offering hands-on experience across core finance processes, with opportunities to grow and develop.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll support the smooth running of daily finance operations, including banking, payment processing and reconciliations. You'll also act as a key contact for financial queries and assist with credit control and general financial administration.
Key Responsibilities
Daily banking and allocation of income
Preparing BACS payment runs
Processing expenses, direct debits and credit cards
Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Supporting accounts receivable, payable and credit control
Resolving financial discrepancies and maintaining data accuracy
What We're Looking For as our Finance Officer
Experience in an accounts or finance role
Knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Office
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proactive, flexible and a strong team player
If you're looking to develop your finance career in a supportive, fast-moving team, we'd love to hear from you.
What we offer as our Finance Officer :
A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
28 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after 2 years, plus additional time off over Christmas
Flexible working options to suit you, your role, and your team
A double-matched pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
A family-friendly approach, with generous family leave policies
For a full list of our benefits, click here.
Closing date for applications : 11:59 pm Tuesday 17th March 2026
Shortlisting will be ongoing while the role is still being advertised, so we may close the vacancy early if we find the right candidate. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be on an ongoing basis until the position is filled
Strictly no agencies.
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
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