Senior Finance Officer

Job DescriptionFinance Officer, part-time Your new companyWorking within the public sector, this is a key role supporting a busy finance team by maintaining robust financial systems and processes, including VAT returns, payroll, control accounts and related duties.Your new roleRole SummaryMonitor budgets, analyse performance, and present insights to Senior Leadership.Oversee financial administration and highlight risks of over/underspend.Manage income and expenditure processes.Budgeting & ForecastingRegularly review budget performance.Support preparation of budget forecasts.Cashbook & BankingPost daily bank transactions and complete weekly reconciliations.Prepare cheques, BACS, and Faster Payments; resolve related queries.Record credit card and petty cash transactions.Reconcile all accounts monthly and complete quality assurance checks.Purchase LedgerRaise and code purchase orders.Process invoices daily and maintain supplier accounts.Ensure timely payments and investigate discrepancies.Reconcile supplier accounts and the Purchase Ledger control account.Set up new suppliers when required.Sales LedgerRaise and post sales invoices; issue debtor statements.Chase outstanding debts and maintain recovery records.Escalate debt concerns when needed.ExpensesProcess staff expenses, ensuring correct coding and policy compliance.PayrollPrepare monthly payroll reconciliations (salaries, PAYE/NI, pensions, deductions).Management ReportingAssist with monthly management accounts and required reconciliations.Complete variance analysis and support financial returns.Year-EndSupport year-end processes and liaise with external auditors.General Financial SupportAdvise teams on coding and month-end processes.Manage the finance inbox and act as a point of contact for finance queries.Perform financial system quality checks and maintain accurate filing.Provide ad-hoc administrative support.What you''ll need to succeedThe successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record within accounts processing and payroll and be available to work 22.5 hours per week.What you''ll get in returnAn attractive pro rata salary and benefits package is offered.What you need to do nowIf you''re interested in this role, click ''apply now'' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn''t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4783897

Created: 2026-04-28