Title: Part Time Charity Finance Officer
Salary: Between £28,000-£31,000 pro rota
Hours: 15-20 hours per week
Working Location: The New Croft, Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0BW
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Job Purpose: To manage day-to-day financial operations of the charity, ensuring accurate financial records, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and supporting effective financial planning and fundraising activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records and accounting systems.
- Process invoices, payments, receipts, and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
- Support grant applications.
- Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards.
- Assist with cashflow management and financial planning.
- Support with finance related queries from staff, trustees, and funders.
- Monitor and control outstanding debt.
- Coordinate charity fundraising initiatives.
Person Specification
Key Skills and Experience Required – Mandatory
- AAT Qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
- Experience in bookkeeping.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
- Strong IT Skills including Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Key Skills and Experience Required - Desirable
- Experience of preparing grant applications.
- Knowledge of Gift Aid.
- Understanding of Charity Commission requirements.
- Experience of supporting year end independent finance reviews.
If you feel you demonstrate the necessary skills and attributes required to fulfil the criteria for the vacancy, we will welcome your application.
Should you wish to apply, please email your CV with a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this role to [email protected] by 9am on Monday 10th August.
Successful applicants will be contacted via phone or email. Should you not receive any correspondence from us on by close of business on Tuesday 11th August, this will mean that unfortunately you have not been selected for interview.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please email [email protected] or phone 07846 076773.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
