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finance officerwe have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding candidate, to provide a key role in the finance team for an exciting uk charity dedicated to improving the nation s numeracy at a time when the profile of the charity and the numeracy issue is rising. position: finance officerlocation: flexible options: working from home and/or working from the office near brightonhours: full time or 0.8 ftesalary: gbp26,000 per annum ftebenefits:33 days holiday a year including bank holidays. company pension scheme. flexible approach to office/hybrid/remote working. equality, diversity, and inclusion strategic plan. employee assistance programme and other staff benefits. multiple staff social opportunities.closing date: monday 5th september 2022about the roleas finance officer, you will work closely with the head of finance to manage the financial procedures for the charity, building relationships across the organisation to help ensure that the financial systems are robust and understood by all. you will be involved with helping teams across external relations and projects understand how the finance function can help them deliver the best value interventions and campaigns for beneficiaries. you will be part of the operations team, helping to form the bedrock of the charity. this is a new role within a rapidly growing organisation and offers considerable room for growth and development.key responsibilities of the finance officer include:monitoring and processing all incoming invoices to the organisation, ensuring that approval processes are followed correctly.processing expenses and pre-paid card transactions for all teams and ensuring they are approved and paid in an accurate and timely manner.maintaining accurate electronic filing and storage of all necessary documentation.accurate processing of bank transactions onto the finance system and reconciling all bank accounts regularly.reviewing and regularly reconciling all supplier records within accounting software.raising sales invoices as required and taking control of debt collection.working with the head of finance to provide an expert finance function for the charity, contributing to the production of monthly accounts, assisting with project reporting to funders, and monitoring budgets and forecasts with budget holders.about youthe charity is looking for an experienced finance officer who is organised and focused with experience in accounting software. it s not imperative that you come from the charity sector if you can show that you have relevant transferable skills and an understanding of what it takes to be successful in this role. this is a fantastic opportunity within a small but ambitious and dynamic organisation making a real difference in people s lives and livelihoods.to succeed in the role of finance officer, your key skills will include:experience of sage 50c accounts with remote data access or similar accounting software/package.a proven understanding of financial procedures.relevant experience within a finance office.strong written and verbal communication skills.good organisational, multi-tasking and prioritisation skills.being flexible and proactive in your approach, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.competent in excel and willing to learn new systems and embrace digital improvements in efficiency and processes.about the organisationthis is an independent charity dedicated to helping people feel confident with numbers and using everyday maths. you will be joining the only independent charity in the uk dedicated to improving the nation s numeracy at a time when the profile of the charity, and the numeracy issue, is rising.established in 2012, its mission is to empower children and adults in the uk to get on with numbers so they can fulfil their potential at work, home, and school. their aim is to challenge negative attitudes, influence public policy, and offer practical ways for people to improve their numeracy - in the community, the workplace, and formal education.you may have experience in areas such as purchase ledger, senior purchase ledger, purchase ledger clerk, sales & purchase ledger officer, accounts payable & receivables officer, finance officer, payroll and purchase ledger officer, accounts payable officer, purchase ledger manager etc.

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