Finance Officer

To contribute to delivering a high performing Finance function, providing timely, accurate management information, financial reporting, and advice to budget holders to support informed decision making and organisational objectives.

To contribute to the effective day to day management of the Finance Team, including the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of robust financial controls and operational procedures in partnership with the team.

Job Description

1. Manage the organisations Purchase ledger, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and promptly, and that payments are made in accordance with agreed payment terms.

2. Process and maintain the creditors ledger, including monthly reconciliation of supplier statements and creditor balances, and support ledger reconciliations required for management accounts.

3. Support the operation of the organisation’s Purchase Order system, ensuring purchase transactions comply with purchasing procedures and approved authorisation levels.

4. Assist with the preparation and review of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, ensuring financial information is complete and processed in line with agreed procedures.

5. Monitor monthly expenditure against approved budgets, reviewing cost centre transactions for accuracy and providing supporting information for management reporting and budget review meetings.

6. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with budget holders, providing detailed and timely financial information to support effective financial planning.

7. Check, process, and accurately record daily takings, ensuring transactions are posted correctly to the financial accounting system.

8. Collate financial information and supporting documentation required for project funding claims and environmental returns, ensuring submissions meet monthly and quarterly deadlines.

9. Support the collation and preparation of documentation required for year end audit processes and liaise with auditors as required.

10. Responsible for processing company card transactions, including administration, verification of receipts, and reconciliation of payments in line with organisational policies.

11. Contribute to the ongoing improvement and maintenance of financial systems and processes, supporting the effective use of accounting software and adapting procedures in line with system upgrades.

If you are passionate about finance and want to help local people we’d love to hear from you.

To book an informal discussion with Jo Davies, Head of Financial Resourcing please email joanne.davies@pcp.uk.net.