Finance Officer
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Job Description
- Restore Womens Aid Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3AA
- 28590 per annum pro rata
- 16 hours per week
- Part Time
- Permanent
- Reference: 0234
- Required as soon as possible
Scope of the job
Reporting to the Finance Manager you will have a role in the smooth running of the charity finance function and you will provide assistance with periodic reporting.
Job responsibilities:
- In conjunction with the Finance Manager ensuring proper operation of financial controls including appropriate authorisation of transactions
- Working with the Finance Manager and the Administrator ensuring timely and accurate entry of income and expenditure transactions onto the accounting system (MyFundAccounting Online) in accordance with the principles of charity fund accounting and Restores financial strategy including
- Regular reconciliation of key balance sheet control accounts (Bank/cash accounts Damage Deposit PAYE/NI and pension control accounts)
- Regular review of nominal ledger and Fund/Grantor summaries to confirm accuracy of input
- Processing the payment of supplier invoices approved by line managers on a regular bi-monthly basis
- Assisting with monthly reporting to the Management Team and Treasurer (Trustee) and the Trustee board (Board) providing an overview of Restores financial position including brief narrative on key figures and budget variances
- Assisting with the provision of financial data for periodic grant monitoring and applications and providing periodic and ad-hoc management information
- Assisting the Finance Manager with the preparation of annual revenue budgets for discussion with the Management Team and Treasurer prior to Board approval
- Assisting the Finance Manager with the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with Charity SORP and helping with the annual financial audit
- Provision of financial information to assist the completion of interim or end-of-grant reports in accordance with the respective terms and conditions
- Assisting with the preparation of Gift Aid Claims and submission to HMRC
Person specification
Essential:
- Qualified accountant (ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent) or qualified accounting technician (AAT or equivalent) or qualified by experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrable experience in financial management within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Strong understanding of charity finance regulations including Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
- Excellent skills in financial reporting budgeting and forecasting.
- Proficient with accounting software including payroll and Excel. Restore uses Data Developments MyFundAccounting Online for which training will be provided.
- Strong analytical organisational and communication skills.
Desirable:
- Experience working with fundraising or grant-funded organisations.
- Knowledge of Gift Aid in a charity context.
- Experience supporting Board-level decision-making.
Values and Behaviours:
- Commitment to Restores mission and values.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
For more information and how to apply:
To find out more about us please visitour website ().
To apply please request an application form by emailing.
Closing date: 26 June 2025
It is essential to the development of Restores service delivery that the post holder can respond flexibly to changes in the requirements of this post. This job description is therefore a guide and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities the post holder may have over time.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
