Finance Officer

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd

Role: Finance Officer
Duration: Temp ongoing
Rate: £17 £23 phr (depending on pay status)
Based: Nottingham
Hours: 37 hours

We are recruiting for an experienced and proactive Finance Officer on behalf of a well-known domestic abuse charity, on a temporary basis. Working closely with the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for the day-to-day financial processing of all accounting transactions and supporting the effective financial management of the organisation.

Synopsis of duties:

• Assist in the financial management of all accounting transactions, including annual preparation of accounts and monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Support the management of supplier contracts and, alongside Heads of Service, contracts for service delivery.
• Maintain and develop financial systems in collaboration with the Finance Team.
• Provide financial data and support to Senior Managers and Team Leaders relating to operational performance, service delivery and fundraising activities, ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations.
• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records for all organisational funds, including monitoring incoming and outgoing resources and cashflow.
• Support the accurate monthly allocation of wage costs and other costs, including pensions.
• Understand budgets and assist with budget preparation and amendments where required.
• Assist with basic financial transactions, including petty cash, purchase orders, invoices and income-related finance queries.
• Support colleagues in Business Support and HR by responding to wider queries from staff, members of the public and partner agencies regarding the organisation s work.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience working in a finance or financial administration role

• Experience preparing or supporting management accounts (monthly and/or quarterly)

• Knowledge of budget monitoring, budget preparation and amendments

• Experience of cashflow monitoring and maintaining accurate financial records

• Understanding of fund accounting or restricted/unrestricted funds (particularly within a charity or similar organisation)

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.