Job Description
Yolk Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a values-driven organisation in the recruitment of a Finance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional or someone working towards a finance qualification to join a collaborative team and contribute to a period of exciting financial transformation.Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the organisation's financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, effective financial controls and excellent stakeholder support.The RolePreparing and maintaining accurate financial records, reports and statementsSupporting monthly, quarterly and annual financial reportingMonitoring income and expenditure against budgetsAssisting with cashflow management and forecastingManaging accounts payable and receivable activitiesReconciling bank accounts and investigating discrepanciesSupporting rent accounting activities, including reconciliations and adjustmentsAssisting with payroll processing, expenses and related reconciliationsPreparing grant returns and supporting external reporting requirementsSupporting VAT returns and compliance activitiesAssisting with audits and ensuring financial records remain audit-readyContributing to finance systems improvements, process reviews and transformation projectsAbout YouWe are looking for someone who is organised, accurate and keen to develop their finance career:AAT Level 3 or Level 4 qualification, or significant relevant finance experience (Qualified by Experience)Experience working within a finance department across a range of accounting functionsExperience using finance or accounting softwareStrong numerical and analytical skillsExcellent attention to detail and accuracyGood organisational skills with the ability to manage competing prioritiesStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the organisationCompetent Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skillsDesirableExperience within housing, public sector, education or not-for-profit environmentsExperience supporting month-end and year-end processesPayroll experienceExperience assisting with budgets and financial reportingPart-qualified ACCA/CIMA or willingness to continue professional studiesAdvanced Excel skillsWelsh language skillsBenefits27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and one additional discretionary dayHybrid working arrangementsFlexible working opportunitiesSalary sacrifice pension scheme (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution)Access to discounts across home and electronics, travel, leisure, lifestyle savings and much moreFinancial support towards professional qualificationsDedicated study time to support professional developmentFree on-site parkingOpportunity to be involved in finance transformation and systems improvement projectsApplyTo apply, please submit:An up-to-date CVA cover letter (maximum one side of A4) detailing how you meet the requirements of the roleFor a confidential discussion, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.TPBN1_UKTJ