Finance Officer Person Specification

Post: Finance Officer

Line Manager: Operations Manager
Salary: Circa 18,000 (Pro Rata) plus benefits
Hours: Part time, 21 hours
CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

Experience

Proven experience of recording

accounting transactions and
maintaining accounting records

Experience of producing
management accounts and
other analysis

Experience of bank and project

reconciliations

Experience of financial and

management accounts
preparation

A relevant accountancy or business

qualification e.g. Degree, AAT
qualified or equivalent
Experience of ensuring that
financial procedures are adhered to
Knowledge and
Skills

Detailed knowledge of QuickBooks

- computer accounts package
Excellent computer skills for
financial monitoring, evaluation and
reporting
Working to targets and meeting
deadlines

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CV and
Interview

Budgeting and forecasting

Experience of working for a
Charity or Not for profit
organisation
Experience in report writing

CV and
Interview

Able to analyse and interrogate

financial information and
identify and report on trends
and variances
Knowledge of SoRP and
internal controls and accounting
procedures

IT literate including experience in

using Microsoft Office, particularly
Excel and the Internet
Excellent attention to detail
Interpersonal
Skills

Must be able to gain credibility

amongst managers, colleagues and
external partners
Ability to prepare and present
information and reports to various
audiences in a clear and concise
manner
Comfortable working within a team
setting and contributing fully

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CV and
Interview

CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

Ability to work independently and to

tight deadlines
Flexible, proactive and able to work
under pressure
Ability to apply discretion in
sensitive issues, and maintain
confidentiality at all times

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IDENTIFIED