Finance Officer London, England
Job description
Tommy’s is a rapidly growing charity, and we're looking for a Finance Officer to join our small, busy finance team. Our small size means that, over time, the position will offer exposure to a wide range of accounting and business activities and would be perfect for somebody looking to develop a breadth of experience. Tommy’s will offer training support to the successful candidate, should they wish to pursue a professional accounting qualification. This role really is critical to Tommy’s success as it helps keep the whole organisation moving.
We are looking for a diligent, detail-orientated and helpful team-player who likes working with rules and structure and takes pride in the quality of their work.
**For the full job pack, including details of benefits please visit:**
https://www.tommys.org/about-us/work-for-us/vacancies
Job Purpose
To assist the finance department in its day to day operations supporting the Tommys group, assisting with internal and external queries, dealing with transactions, and ensuring that accurate financial information is available on a timely basis.
The key objectives of this role are to:
- apply the charity's policies and procedures, ensuring administrative and process compliance,
- to adhere to deadlines,
- to ensure the accuracy of information.
Key Tasks
- Day to day administration of the purchase and sales ledgers
- Preparation of biweekly payment runs
- Follow processes and help ensure that they are up to date, spotting potential improvements where you can
- Month end account and balance sheet reconciliations as directed, including the drafting of journals
- Filing and administration of finance documentation
- Dealing with queries from staff at all levels of the organisation
- Assisting members of the public with queries, by phone, letter and email
- Entry of financial data into the fundraising database
- Daily cashbook management
- Resolving supplier and customer disputes
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a finance team or have studied accounting.
Experience
The ideal candidate will have experience and understanding of finance processes such as purchase and sales ledger, the ability to learn new systems and procedures, and working to deadlines.
Desirable skills include journal entries experience and strong communication skills.
Qualities, Skills and Knowledge
- Proactive
- Thorough and detail orientated
- Clear communication skills
- Cooperative
- Efficient and methodical
- Proficient IT and Excel skills
- Able to quickly learn new systems and procedures
- Confidence in application of knowledge and judgment
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive working relationships
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload, deal with conflicting demands and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
A basic understanding of debits and credits is desirable, as well as CRM and Finance software experience
Language Skills
Fluency in English and good business writing skills are required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Tommy's is committed to maintaining a covid-safe workplace.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London EC4R: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London EC4R
