Finance Officer

Our client is a well established charitable organisation who's work supports the people of Cumbria with training and support services, their Head office is in Carlisle, however the finance team do work from home, albeit their is an office should you wish to have a blend of office and home working.

Working closely with the Senior Finance Officer and Finance Manager, this is a key role around the processing the financial information, to support the organisation in planning and controlling the income and expenditure of the charity. Using XERO accounting the successful appointee will be responsible for the following areas:

• Processing purchase ledger invoices
• Inputting sales ledger invoices
• Weekly Bank reconciliation
• Credit card statements to reconcile
• Producing financial reports to show weekly cash position (income/expenditure)
• Support the Senior Finance Officer with the process and delivery of payroll requirements (40 monthly paid employees)
• Process expenses claims
• Assisting with general accounting queries
• Supporting with annual audit preparations and processes

What are we looking for?

• A minimum of 2 years accounts experience.
• Use of Xero accounting software desirable, or similar, such a Sage.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Initiative to query things, ask questions as required
• Pro activity and open to identifying and suggesting process improvement opportunities

What will you get in return?

• Salary region 28,600
• Employer Pension contribution 7.5%
• Remote / Hybrid Working
• Option to work in modern Carlisle based office if desired
• 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Working hours - 37 hours per week; Monday -Thursday 09:00-17:00 and Friday 09:00 -16:30 (reduced hours or job share would be considered)