Railway Children (UK Programme)

Finance Officer Location: Crewe/ Hybrid Salary: £15,600 3 days a week (FTE £26,000) WE STAND FOR CHILDREN, THEIR CHILDHOODS AND THEIR FUTURES - WILL YOU? Around the world hundreds of thousands of children struggle to survive on the streets. In many countries, they have become an accepted issue in society, deprived of access to the most basic services and they experience extreme harm before and during their time on the streets. Wherever they may be in the world, they face violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation. Founded in 1996, Railway Children has dedicated over a quarter of a century to developing outstanding practice and services for street connected children. With projects in the UK, India and Tanzania, we aim to reach these children as soon as they are in danger and intervene before an abuser can. As we embark on our new strategy to 2030, we have ambitious plans to ensure no child is left behind . THE ROLE Working as part of a small finance team you will process Railway Children UK s expenditure and income transactions accurately and in a timely manner, including being responsible for the purchasing cycle on the accounts system, and support with the processing of income on the fundraising database. You will engage with all departments to ensure that they are supported and gain an insight into all aspects of the organisation. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? A highly motivated individual who takes pride in the accuracy of their work, you will be able to work to deadlines and take the initiative on solving problems. This is a varied role, and the ideal candidate will be able to manage their workload effectively whilst maintaining communications with all their stakeholders. Ideally, you will have experience of working in a finance team but if you have an interest in working in finance or experience of data processing, we d like to hear from you. You will take satisfaction in working collaboratively and being part of an organisation that creates sustainable change for vulnerable children and young people. For further information about this post and working for Railway Children, including how to apply, please visit our website Railway Children is committed to safeguarding anyone who comes into contact with us and implements a range of policies to ensure only those suitable to work with vulnerable groups are employed.