Finance Officer

Finance Officer

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Job Title:

Finance Officer - Purchase Ledger

Location:

Highbury & Islington. Unfortunately, there is no step free access.

Salary: £31,000

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 17:00 This is a Hybrid role 3 days based in our Head Office and 2 days work from home with occasional visits to our various services.

About the Role

We're looking for a Purchase Ledger to join our Finance team to help the organisation meet its financial and legal obligations as well as support central and operational teams with their financial budgets and controls to manage and maximise funds. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive finance team, helping to improve processes, develop financial tools, and deliver training where needed.

This role is essential for ensuring the organisation meets its financial and legal obligations, optimising the management of funds entrusted to us for our vulnerable residents and participants. Your work will ensure financial accuracy and integrity across the Group and its subsidiaries, enabling our services to run smoothly and effectively. You will be responsible for managing supplier payments, staff expenses, and procurement processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with organisational policies

Key Responsibilities Include:

* Producing regular reports to support transparency and informed decision making

* Support with weekly forecasts and monthly credit card reconciliations

* Maintain and update financial records and reporting templates

* Assist with audit preparation and ensure compliance with SIG policies and legal standards

* Monitor spending trends and provide clear reports and analysis

* Act as a key contact for finance-related enquiries and stakeholder communication

About You

We are looking for someone experienced in Purchase Ledger, a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives on structure, accuracy, and making meaningful contributions within a purpose-led organisation. You will need to understand the importance of financial integrity in the not-for-profit sector and be passionate about using your skills to support effective service delivery for those who need it most.

Are you someone who has a positive, can-do attitude to your work and take pride in being highly organised, dependable, and responsive. You’re comfortable working with numbers, systems, and people and you know how to balance all three effectively in a fast-paced environment.

We’re looking for someone who is:

* Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality

* Proactive and able to take initiative in a fast-paced, evolving environment

* Comfortable balancing independent work with collaborative team efforts

* A confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels

* Knowledgeable in financial control processes and reporting best practices

* Experienced in using finance systems and managing large volumes of data

* Friendly, approachable, and values-driven with a passion for supporting others

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer

* 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service

* Employer Pension Contribution

* Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card

* Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more

* Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work

* Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans

* Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling

* Life Assurance Scheme

* Cycle-to-work scheme

* Annual Staff Awards

* EDI Ambassador programme

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals.…