Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Swindon
Department: Central Services – Finance
Salary: £15 per hour
Hours: 37 Hours per week
Contract: 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