Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join the thriving and dynamic SARSAS team as our Finance Officer.

About the role

We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our finance team who will be passionate about finance and excited about providing financial support to Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS) to ensure that we can deliver effective services that meet the needs of those that have been raped and sexually abused across Avon and Somerset.

About you

You will work alongside the Finance Manager and Head of Finance and People with responsibility for the day-to-day tasks required in running the small finance department, reporting to the Finance Manager. You will enjoy working closely with facilities, HR, and the wider team including fundraising and service delivery. You will ensure the smooth running of the finance function including preparing supplier payments, processing timesheets and expenses and credit control responsibilities. You will have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, dealing with any finance queries on a timely basis. You'll be excited by the opportunity to join SARSAS and to work in a varied and busy role within a collaborative and supportive environment.

About SARSAS

SARSAS exists to relieve the trauma and distress and help rebuild the lives of survivors who live in Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and BANES, who have experienced any form of sexual violence, at any point in their lives. We campaign and educate to raise awareness and bring an end to sexual violence. Partnership work with a variety of agencies locally and nationally is a priority to enable social change.

Our work is guided by a trauma-informed approach which understands how traumatic experiences can impact on survivors and keeps an awareness of the effects of trauma at the forefront of our approach to support.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

At SARSAS we strive to create a workplace that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We want to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices. We actively encourage applicants with protected characteristics to apply.

We are committed to taking an inclusive approach to recruitment and selection whilst ensuring there is no discrimination in our processes and that our team and prospective employees are treated fairly, with respect and without bias. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made to accommodate additional requirements. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process.

Contract information

Salary:

23,970 - 28,050 depending on experience (per annum pro-rata)

Hours:

22.5 hours per week

Based:

Bristol with up to 50% of hours per week working from home

Contract:

Permanent

Applicants will undergo a criminal record check before employment starts.

How to apply

Closing date for applications isMidnight on Monday 23rd June 2025.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd July 2025. Please ensure you are available for an interview on this date.

Interviews will be held in person in our Bristol office but please indicate in your application if this is not possible so we can consider an alternative.

For more information and to download an application pack, go to our website: https://www.sarsas.org.uk/get-involved/recruitment/.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@sarsas.org.uk or ring our Bristol office on 0117 929 9556 and speak to Laura Fitzgerald, HR Administrator.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 23,970.00-28,050.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol BS1 4GB

Application deadline: 23/06/2025