Job Description

Role Description - Finance Officer, reviewed 21st November 2025

RVS receives funding through a range of grants, contracts and direct payments for services

resulting in a diverse range of funding streams. The Finance Officer will ensure the

efficient financial management of RVS's accounts by correctly recording and accounting

for all financial transactions and assisting senior staff in the day-to-day management of

their individual budgets and financial queries.

Reporting to the CEO, this role will provide the financial function for the organisation,

ensuring all tasks are completed within a timely and accurate manner and that

confidentiality and GDPR requirements are followed.

You will work 14 hours per week, during traditional office hours.

The Benefits

As well as working in a long established and community focussed organisation, you will be

based in a friendly office environment with free parking and excellent coffee!

We offer:

? A fixed-term 12 month contract. This may be extended by mutual agreement.

? A salary of circa 11,450 p.a. (28,630, full-time equivalent), according to relevant

experience.

? Auto enrolment in the company's defined contribution pension scheme. Individual

contributions are flexible subject to statutory minimum and maximum limits; RVS

contributions will be paid in accordance with policy.

? Mileage and out-of-pocket expenses undertaken on behalf of RVS, paid in accordance

with the Inland Revenue mileage rates for business travel, i.e. 45p per mile for travel by

car.

? 23 days paid annual leave, plus statutory days, pro-rata. Up to three of these days must

be taken between Christmas and New Year when the office is closed, unless

operational demands require you to work during this time and the three days will then

be taken in January.

? An incrementally increasing period of sick pay in accordance with length of service.

? Free parking during working hours.



Whilst the overarching aim of this role will remain, the specific responsibilities will be

reviewed in line with the strategic development of the organisation.

Bookkeeping

This will involve, but is not exclusive to, the following:

? Entering bank receipts and payments, petty cash payments, sales invoices and

purchase invoices into the nominal ledger, which uses Xero as its accounting

package

? Assisting with the charity's internal accounts production.

? Processing of purchase ledger invoices and payments.

? Raising and processing of sales invoices and debtor control.

? Monthly Bank and Control Account reconciliations.

? Other duties commensurate with the post.

General

? Support good internal communications and a positive working environment,

? Maintain good working relations with key individuals and other organisations within

the voluntary, statutory, public and business sectors active within Rushmoor,

? Promote equality and diversity in all undertakings,

? In all undertakings ensure compliance with RVS policies.

? Support RVS to be an environmentally responsible organisation when undertaking dayto-

day duties.

About You

? You will have a professional approach, able to handle all matters professionally and

confidentially.

? You will possess a positive, 'can do' manner, be approachable and respectful with

excellent customer service skills.

? Be committed to complying with RVS policies and contractual specifications, in

particular Safeguarding, GDPR, Confidentiality and Equality and Diversity.

Values and Aptitude

Essential

? Ability to develop good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, in a range

of organisations.

? Flexible approach and willingness to work as part of a team with ability to make

positive contributions to benefit the whole organisation.

? Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and meet deadlines.

? Very methodical and effective approach to work, with strong attention to detail, and

good time management.

? Demonstrate an inclusive mind-set.

? Be open to change.

Desirable

? Proven interest in supporting the Rushmoor community.

Work Experience

Essential

? Previous experience of working in a similar role.

? Demonstrable understanding of the financial reporting requirements for a charity.

Desirable

? Experience of working in the charitable sector.

Education, Administration and Communication

Essential

? Recognised accounting qualification or AAT part qualified.

? Demonstrably able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

? Sound experience of GDPR and all aspects of data compliance and governance.

IT Skills

Essential

? Excellent IT skills - Microsoft Office

Desirable

? Proficient in Xero

? Competent in 365, and SharePoint

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 11,450.00 per year

Expected hours: 14 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person