Finance Officer
London, W2 (Hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days in the office)
About Us
We're Imperial Health Charity, an organisation that helps our hospitals do more through grants, arts, volunteering, and fundraising. We support the five hospitals of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust: Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea, St Mary's, and the Western Eye.
We are now looking for a Finance Officer to join us on a full-time, fixed-term contract until 31st October 2025, working 35 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £31,611 - £34,939 pro rata
- 25 days' holiday per year plus bank holidays
- An extra day's holiday to be taken one week either side of your birthday
- Pension (with employer contributions of 10%)
- Support towards healthcare costs, including eye tests and dental, and support with mental health through counselling; additional access to gym discounts
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Life assurance
- Staff arts club - including free entry to London galleries
- Access to a range of high street and online discounts
- Sick pay
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and detail-oriented finance or accounting professional to join our impactful charity.
You will discover excellent opportunities for professional development and career growth through fantastic training and access to resources that will enhance your skills.
What's more, you will join a supportive environment that values teamwork and collaboration where you can gain vital experience in the charity sector.
So, if you want to make a meaningful difference and be part of an inspiring organisation, read on and apply today!
The Role
As a Finance Officer, you'll be supporting the healthy finances of our charity with a particular focus on income sources.
Specifically, you will ensure income is processed, reconciled and recorded accurately, manage the sales ledger, get involved in banking activities, undertake system administration and support the management of the mail.
Processing, posting, and reconciling statements to cashbook entries, you will manage donation income records in our fundraising CRM and reconcile this against various sources, managing any discrepancies.
Additionally, you will:
- Manage and distribute sales invoices and track outstanding balances
- Process bank receipts and communicate updates to non-finance staff and the wider organisation
- Maintain alignment and data accuracy across our CRM and finance systems
- Participate in ad hoc finance projects and support system improvements
About You
To be considered as a Finance Officer, you will need:
- Proven experience in finance or accounting, especially in transaction processing and reconciliation
- Proficiency in financial and CRM systems
- Excellent accuracy, organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvements
The closing date for this role is 26thNovember 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Accounts Clerk, Accounts Junior, Charity Accountant, Income Reconciliation Officer, Treasury Officer, or Finance Administrator.
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