Finance Officer- Romford

Finance Officer
Romford, Essex
Salary is £26,302 per annum plus great benefits
37.5 hours per week
Hybrid working arrangement with compulsory 2 days to be worked from office based in Romford

Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact?

A leading Non-Profit Organisation is seeking a Finance Officer to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an organisation that makes a real difference in people's lives.

About the Role:

As a Finance Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the finance team by ensuring accurate financial processing and reporting. Your responsibilities will include:

• Inputting supplier invoices and validating expenditure in line with financial policies.
• Preparing supplier invoice payments via cheque or BACS.
• Assisting with cash counting, reconciliation of cheques, and banking processes.
• Processing receipts, direct debits, and standing orders.
• Maintaining and reconciling petty cash and event floats.
• Validating Gift Aid income tax recovery documentation.
• Managing and recording travel expense claims for payroll submission.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving supplier queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with ad-hoc finance projects.

What We're Looking For:
To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A good academic background, ideally with an NVQ Level 4/AAT Technician Level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience working in a financial environment (desirable but not essential).
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate across teams.
• A high level of attention to detail and professionalism.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel (desirable).

Benefits and working environment:

• A friendly, open and warm team to offer support and guidance.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays and 1 day birthday leave.
• Pension scheme and Occupational Sick Pay on commencement.
• Active Education team providing in-house training and supporting learning opportunities.
• Free Car parking and subsidised restaurant with a good selection available daily.

Please note that a DBS basic disclosure check will be undertaken as part of my client's pre-employment screening for the successful candidate.

If you are proactive, numerically skilled, and looking for a role where you can contribute to a meaningful cause, we'd love to hear from you!