We have an exciting opportunity for a developing Finance Officer to work alongside our finance team at our offices in Newhaven with some hybrid working and flexibility within the working pattern. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer is a key member of the finance function with involvement in the preparation of all aspects of both the financial and management accounts for the organisation.
Hours of work between 22.5 hrs – 37 hrs per week, permanent contract
Based Newhaven, with some hybrid working after completing induction
Salary range: £26,511 - £29,856 per annum pro rata, dependent on skills, qualification and previous experience (Upper levels awarded for exceptional/highly experienced candidates)
Duties include:
• Ensuring all account entries are accurate and correctly allocated according to
income or expenditure codes, including VAT codes and funds
• Providing financial evidence for projects with specific reporting requirements
• Liaising with funders and contractors over grant and contract fee payments
• Reconciling bank statements and nominal ledgers
• Processing Gift Aid claims
• Checking delivery partners’ invoices against project budgets
• Payroll
• Pensions
Key skills / Experience required:
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working within a finance department
• Experience of computerised financial accounting packages, ideally QuickBooks
• Experience of computerised payroll packages, ideally SAGE Payroll, HMRC RTI system
• Accuracy and close attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities good practice
We are looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our internal and external clients; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we understand people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer a flexible, hybrid approach to delivery wherever possible, annual leave of 23 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay per year for planned operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you… plus a day off for your birthday!
Interviews will be held in Newhaven.
Closing date: 5pm on Friday 1st September 2023
Interviews: Monday 11th September 2023
For the job description and to apply, please go to www.sussexcommunity.org.uk/work-with-us
Completed application forms can be sent to HR via email to [email protected]
You may think that you’re not a 100% match to what we’re looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match. If you’re unsure about whether to apply, please do contact the HR team on [email protected] and we would be happy to arrange an informal discussion with the recruiting manager.
