Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Finance Officer

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Head of Finance

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To assist the Head of Finance with the day to day running if the Finance department

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Finance Manager with the annual rent review for all houses

. Carry out regular bank reconciliations

Assist with quarterly management accounts

Assisting with preparing and reviewing the monthly payroll (it is run externally)

Maintain purchase ledger - ensure all purchase invoices have appropriate authorisation and deal with supplier queries (shared with Accounts Assistant)

Process fortnightly payment run and send remittances.

Load BACS payments into bank

Maintain spreadsheets as required

General

Maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of the residents

Provide office cover

Prepare any required reports

Attend training courses as required.

Any other duties which may be required, commensurate with the grading of this post.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Be able to demonstrate a flexible approach in the delivery of work. The post holder may be required to perform duties not specifically identified in the Job description, but which are commensurate with the general responsibilities of the post.

Candidate Profile

You must have excellent communication skills and a warm and approachable manner when dealing with enquiries and to be able to remain calm under pressure. Experienced in working in a finance / accounts office environment, with attention to detail, good negotiation skills, good IT skills with the ability to create and update Excel spreadsheets and letters in Word. You must have a mature and reliable attitude to work.

Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.

Suitable for someone who is highly organised, flexible and able to take responsibility for tasks and who will enjoy the challenge of working within a small but busy office. Ability to work alone or as part of a team essential.

Hours 37 hours full-time

Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm

Friday 9am-4.30pm

This includes an unpaid 30 minute break

Salary 30,149.08

Located at central office, Westbourne House, 22 Poole Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9DS

Closing date 20th June 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,149.08 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

Administration: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/06/2025
Reference ID: Finance Officer Abbeyfield Wessex