Job Description

Creative Kernow is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Officer to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial functions of the charity and its subsidiary companies. This role includes managing accounts payable and receivable, processing bank transactions, and ensuring accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure timely and detailed entry into the financial system, of all day-to-day financial transactions. Maintain the purchase and sales ledgers in the accounting software by ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded, authorised and processed. Enter all purchase invoice payments into Sage and set up in the bank for authorisation Administer the processing and payments of staff expenses, ensuring all transactions are in line with the expenses policy and have the appropriate authorisation. Produce sales invoices for all companies, post them into the accounting software and carry out credit control duties as necessary. Accurately record all donations and grants received in the accounting software, acknowledge receipt if required and ensure allocation to the appropriate income stream. Prepare regular and timely reconciliation of all bank accounts. Perform any other control account reconciliations as required. Credit control and chasing of outstanding debtors as required. Be responsible for petty cash administration and ensure expenses are properly authorised and posted. Assist the Finance Manager and the Finance Director with the preparation of Management and Year End accounts and support the audit process as required. Provide support to the Finance Manager and Finance Director as required in the preparation of funding applications and reporting. Support all parts of the organisation as and when required with financial tasks and reporting requests. Regularly attend CK wide meetings, training events and workshops. Actively participate and support other parts of the organisation where required, outside of the finance team.

About You

Essential:

Experience of administration Able to work upon own initiative and manage tasks appropriately Excellent attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience of working in a finance or similar role

Desirable:

Experience of accounting software and in particular sage line 50

About Creative Kernow

At Creative Kernow we champion creativity as a force for positive change in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We are an organisation which provides a range of creative programmes and activities, working towards a shared vision: a thriving Cornwall powered by creativity.

From affordable workspaces to transformative cultural projects, education initiatives for schools to establishing new business viability, we provide support, advice and inspiration through our network across and beyond the creative sector in Cornwall, nationally and around the world.

Why Join Us?

Creative Kernow supports creative individuals, businesses, and communities through a range of programmes, from arts funding and enterprise development to workspace provision and cultural tourism. By joining our team, you'll be part of an organisation making a real impact in the creative sector. To read more about our programmes and activities please visit our Creative Kernow website.

How to Apply

Your application should include:

A statement - covering a maximum of 2 sides of A4 at 12pt or a voice recorded version of this document or a video that is a maximum of 5 minutes- sent via WeTransfer. This statement should explain how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
Your CV - max 3 pages

Contact details for 2 referees (including their email)

A completed equal opportunities monitoring form and a completed GDPR form. Both of which can be found on our website under vacancies along with the full job description.

Send your application to

hr@creativekernow.org.uk

with

'Finance Officer'

in the subject line by Thursday 6th November 2025.

If you require assistance with submitting your application in an alternative format, please contact our Administration Assistant, Angharad Jenkins, at

angharad@creativekernow.org.uk

.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all members of our communities and operate under the principles of Equal Opportunity, insisting on and promoting equality of opportunity and access to all, regardless of age, race, colour, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, income, education, religious beliefs or cultural heritage.

Join us in shaping a thriving creative future for Cornwall!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person