Location: London (hybrid, 2 days in office)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Temporary (up to 3 months)
Rate: £15.34 per hour (plus holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Prospectus is proud to be supporting a well-known national charity, to recruit an organised and adaptable Finance Officer. The role will be based within a dedicated finance team that ensures the smooth running of financial operations across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain financial ledgers and ensure timely recording of transactions.
* Process supplier invoices, staff expenses, and credit card statements.
* Prepare and issue sales invoices and support credit control.
* Reconcile property rents and liaise with internal stakeholders.
* Initiate and authorise payments in line with policy.
* Prepare bank reconciliations and monitor balances.
* Ensure accurate VAT recording and support VAT returns.
* Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual audit.
* Support improvements to finance policies and procedures.
* Provide training and guidance to non-finance staff on financial processes.
* Contribute to financial reporting for service delivery programmes.
What We’re Looking For
* Recent experience in a similar role, including purchase ledger experience, ideally within the charity sector.
* Confident and proactive self-starter able to begin with minimal training.
* AAT qualification or similar would be advantageous.
* Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Sage) and MS Excel.
* Excellent numerical, analytical, and organisational skills.
* Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
This is a great opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to a purpose-driven and well-established organisation.
CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.
At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.