Expire in: 15 days
Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Swindon
Department: Central Services – Finance
Salary: £15 per hour
Hours: 37 Hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term contract (4 months)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our Central Services Finance Team. This role is key to supporting the day-to-day financial management of a growing organisation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all financial processes.
You will work collaboratively with finance colleagues and wider teams to deliver high-quality financial support, helping to ensure smooth operations and effective budget management.
Key Responsibilities
Process financial transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, receipts, and sales invoices
Monitor expenditure against budgets and cost centres in collaboration with Finance Managers
Manage and oversee cost centres, including large expenditure items
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal procedures
Verify supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies
Provide financial guidance and support to internal stakeholders, including coding advice
Support administrative teams to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing
Produce, maintain, and present financial reports and summaries
Manage petty cash and oversee the collection, reconciliation, and banking of monies
Review and process charge card transactions
Maintain accurate financial records in line with retention policies
Ensure correct VAT treatment across all transactions
Identify and report any financial irregularities
Support external audit processes by providing required documentation
Contribute to process improvements within finance and procurement functions
Manage workload effectively to meet reporting deadlines and payment schedules
Essential Requirements
Qualifications:
AAT Level 4 (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Knowledge & Experience:
Experience handling confidential information professionally
Strong numeracy and literacy skills
Skills & Abilities:
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to follow processes and work independently
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Competent in using IT systems for a range of tasks
Good time management and ability to work to deadlines
Willingness to learn and develop professionallyDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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