Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Salary: £34,863 per annum (FTE)

Hours:

Full-time, 37 hours per week

Location:

Nottingham, Office based

Contract:

Temporary

We are seeking an experienced and organised Finance Officer to join the finance team within a charity in Nottingham. This is a varied and hands‑on role, working closely with the Director of Finance and supporting the day‑to‑day financial operations of the organisation.

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial processing, maintaining robust financial systems, and supporting managers with financial data to enable effective service delivery and fundraising activity.

• Support the financial management of all accounting transactions, including monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts
• Assist with the preparation of annual accounts and management of supplier and service delivery contracts
• Maintain and develop financial systems alongside the wider finance team
• Provide financial data and support to senior managers and team leaders, ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations
• Maintain accurate financial records for all funds, including cashflow monitoring
• Ensure accurate monthly allocation of wage costs, pensions, and other associated costs
• Support budget preparation, monitoring, and amendments where required
• Carry out financial tasks on behalf of associated entities
• Process day‑to‑day finance transactions including petty cash, orders, invoices, income, and finance queries
• Provide general administrative support and respond to wider queries from colleagues, stakeholders, and members of the public

• Proven experience in a financial administration or finance officer role
• Experience working with management accounts, contracts, and financial systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records
• Confident supporting non‑finance colleagues with financial information
• Comfortable working within a small charity environment and supporting wider administrative queries

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and supportive charity setting.