Finance Officer Role Overview
The Finance department at Peter McVerry Trust is seeking a highly skilled Finance Officer to join our team. The role of Finance Officer is a critical position within the Finance department, and the post holder will be required to work closely with the finance team to ensure the effective operation of the finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assisting with the preparation and management of the organisation's RCT and VAT on Capital Projects.
* Supporting the management of the creditors Ledger, ensuring accurate recording of expenditure against cost headings and Programme Budgets, and apportionment of Shared Costs across programmes.
* Preparing journals for sign-off and posting to nominal ledger as appropriate.
* Supporting the managing of the debtors Ledger, ensuring entering of income received fundraising and rental income.
* Preparation of Returns to Revenue for review by the Accountant/Head of Finance.
* Assisting with the review and monthly reconciliation of Petty Cash and Soldo Cashcards for all services.
* Ensuring adherence to the Organisation's Internal Financial controls with regard to purchasing, and authorisation of expenditure.
* Preparing financial returns of income and expenditure for cost centres and funding agencies as required.
* Ensuring accurate bi-weekly Financial reporting of issues to the Head of Finance to support the work plan of the Finance department.
* Assisting with the annual financial audit of the organisation.
Requirements:
* Part qualified Accountant or Accounting Technician
* An appropriate business degree or equivalent is desirable for this role.
* Experience in Accounting Software and Excel
* A strong Financial Controls ethos
* Experience of working as part of a team
* Experience in the Not-for-profit Sector and knowledge of the Charities SORP is desirable.
* Knowledge of funding applications and dealing with state agencies is desirable
* Excellent Communicator
Benefits:
* Core Professional Training and CPD
* Cycle to Work Scheme and Tax Saver
* Death in Service Benefit
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Career progression opportunities