FINANCE OFFICER - E Personnel Recruitment : Job Details

An established and well-regarded organisation in the public/not-for-profit sector is looking to recruit a Finance Officer to join their small, busy finance team. This is a key role focused on maintaining robust financial systems, ensuring audit compliance, and supporting budgetary processes.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong grounding in finance who thrives on detail, enjoys systems-based work, and is confident to question and ensure compliance across departments.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £31k - £35.4k

Location: South London / Surrey Border

Hours: Full-time (Term-time only)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bank and control account reconciliations
• Line management of a finance assistant responsible for transactional input
• Oversight of internal financial processes and ensuring audit trail integrity
• Posting of income and managing direct debits
• Monitoring departmental budgets and expenditure commitments
• Ensuring purchase orders, invoices, and payments are correctly authorised
• Supporting external auditors during transaction checks and system reviews

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in a finance role (QBE or part-qualified considered)
• Working knowledge of accruals, prepayments, and financial controls
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset
• Confidence to question inconsistencies and uphold process integrity
• Comfortable managing a small team and working with colleagues across departments

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This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys structured work, has a passion for accuracy, and is looking to work in a values-led, people-focused environment that supports work-life balance through term-time-only working.

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If your application is successful, you will be contacted shortly.

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