Finance Officer

Job Title: Finance OfficerLocation: SwindonDepartment: Central Services - FinanceSalary: £15 per hourHours: 37 Hours per weekContract: Fixed-term contract (4 months)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our Central Services Finance Team. This role is key to supporting the day-to-day financial management of a growing organisation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all financial processes.

You will work collaboratively with finance colleagues and wider teams to deliver high-quality financial support, helping to ensure smooth operations and effective budget management.

Key Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, receipts, and sales invoices
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and cost centres in collaboration with Finance Managers
• Manage and oversee cost centres, including large expenditure items
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal procedures
• Verify supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies
• Provide financial guidance and support to internal stakeholders, including coding advice
• Support administrative teams to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing
• Produce, maintain, and present financial reports and summaries
• Manage petty cash and oversee the collection, reconciliation, and banking of monies
• Review and process charge card transactions
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with retention policies
• Ensure correct VAT treatment across all transactions
• Identify and report any financial irregularities
• Support external audit processes by providing required documentation
• Contribute to process improvements within finance and procurement functions
• Manage workload effectively to meet reporting deadlines and payment schedules

Essential Requirements

Qualifications:

• AAT Level 4 (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience handling confidential information professionally
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow processes and work independently
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Competent in using IT systems for a range of tasks
• Good time management and ability to work to deadlines
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally