Job Description

Based in Horley, Surrey, RH6 9SX

Interviews are being booked on a rolling basis, so do not delay with your application if you are interested.

YOU MUST COMPLETE A COVERING LETTER, ELSE YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED.

The Greyhound Trust National Support Centre is offering a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual to join us as our Finance and Operations Officer. Reporting to the Head of Finance and Resources, the successful candidate will be actively involved in a wide range of financial, and some operational, aspects of the charity's work.

The Greyhound Trust has an annual income and turnover of circa 3m and also has a wholly owned trading subsidiary, Greyhound Events Ltd, and you will be involved in the finance and operational activities of both entities.

Key responsibilities:

? Processing donations and other fundraising income

? Inputting of sales and purchase invoices into the SAGE accounting system and processing payments to suppliers

? Carrying out core accounting tasks such as bank reconciliations, cheque processing

? Receiving and handling finance queries from internal customers, suppliers and supporters

? Providing financial support to the Trust's network of branches and volunteers

? Providing day-to-day support to the Head of Finance and Resources on various financial and operational matters

? Maintaining the web shop for Greyhound Events Limited, including identifying and ordering products, ensuring the web shop is up-to-date and accurate.

? Liaising with the outsourced warehouse and fulfilment function for Greyhound Events Limited, including processing refunds, responding to stock queries, out of stock products etc.

Skills and experience we need from you:

? Part qualified with a recognised professional accounting body (e.g. AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or qualified through experience through working in a similar role in a busy Accounts office

? A strong work ethic and a bright, positive, and enthusiastic "can do" attitude

? Organised, accurate, with good attention to detail

? Strong verbal and written skills, constructive communication

? Ability to show excellent discretion and adhere to professional standards and confidentiality

? Proven IT skills with various accounting and other software including Word, Excel and basic database use. SAGE 50 experience desirable

? Willingness to learn, and a commitment to personal development

You will be:

? Motivated and highly organised, able to manage your time and multiple tasks effectively

? Capable of handling stressful situations whilst maintaining a positive demeanour

? Committed to delivering high standards of customer service

? A genuine team player

? Enthusiastic and empathetic to the vision, mission and values of the Greyhound Trust and be happy working at a multifunctional National Centre site with animals on site in kennels

This post and its role requirement will develop with the needs of the charity and should not be seen as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Horley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Accounting: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025