Finance Officer

Location: London - 1-2 days in the office per week
Salary: C£38,000

We are currently seeking a Finance Officer to join a busy finance team of a reputable charity in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive environment, delivering high-quality finance services that help drive organisational success.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Controller, the Finance Officer will be responsible for accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payments, and staff expenses. You will maintain the integrity of the creditor ledger, support cash flow management, and ensure compliance with financial policies and statutory requirements.

This role combines technical accuracy with strong customer service, supporting colleagues, suppliers, and funders while contributing to a professional, audit-ready finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice & Payment Processing: Process supplier invoices and staff expenses accurately and in line with organisational policies. Prepare payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, international) and reconcile the creditor ledger.
• Supplier & Expense Management: Maintain accurate supplier records, respond to queries, and manage onboarding. Ensure staff expenses are processed correctly and in compliance with HMRC rules.
• Record-Keeping & Reporting: Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation. Assist with month-end procedures, including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
• Compliance & Controls: Adhere to internal controls, financial policies, and fraud prevention measures. Highlight irregularities to the Finance Controller.
• Collaboration: Work closely with budget holders and the wider finance team to ensure accurate coding, authorisation, and reporting. Provide cover for other transactional finance functions when needed.

Person Specification

Essential:

• AAT qualified or actively working towards AAT (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in accounts payable or finance assistant role
• Accurate invoice, expense, and payment processing experience
• Experience reconciling supplier statements and maintaining ledgers
• Competent with finance systems and Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with online banking platforms (BACS, CHAPS, international payments)
• Knowledge of financial controls, authorisation processes, and fraud prevention

Desirable:

• Further study towards higher professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Experience in a charity or grant-funded environment, including restricted fund compliance
• Ability to suggest and implement process improvements

If you're avaiable on short notice, please submit your CV today for a confidential conversation.