Finance Officer

1. Barcud is dedicated to supporting local businesses and reinvesting in the communities we serve.
2. The purpose of the role is to support the operation of the Finance function and the delivery and development of high quality finance strategies and systems that enable Barcud to meet its business objectives and the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
3. The ability to speak speak Welsh is desirable for this role.

Hours: 15 - 20 Hours, Part Time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,383 - £29,740 per annum pro rata

Close Date: 15th October 2024

Overall Job Purpose:

Support the operation of the Finance function and the delivery and development of high quality finance strategies and systems that enable Barcud to meet its business objectives and the needs of internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities – Finance:

• Undertake a wide range of support activities to the Finance Team to assist the delivery of services in a timely and customer-focused manner.
• Be a point of contact within the finance department for telephone, post, and email queries from all contacts including sub-contractors, suppliers, tenants, leaseholders, other organisations and staff. Be a point of contact for staff from other departments regarding transaction questions.
• Input documentation to the Group’s financial management systems ensuring that records maintained are accurate, timely and made in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Reconcile financial transactions such as bank, petty cash and credit card reconciliations.
• Ensure that policies and practices are adhered to in line with current financial legislation, recognised best practice and appropriately to organisational needs.
• Produce and ensure the accuracy of a weekly BACS payment run and take ownership of the correct allocations of the purchase ledger.
• Create and input journals as necessary on a regular basis.
• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Be a point of contact for staff from other departments regarding transaction questions.
• Provide finance support collaboratively across the Group’s services.
• Contribute to the month end process, ensuring transactions are inputted in a timely manner.
• Maintain details of all checks and conformations done to supplier bank and contact details.
• Actively participate in any audit inspections providing the necessary support and advice as appropriate.
• Produce financial information and reports when requested.

Personal Specification

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE’s or equivalent including English or Welsh and Mathematics.
• Evidence of proactive professional development.
• Evidence of office/financial experience.

Experience

• Assisting with the delivery of a Finance service, preferably in a non-for-profit environment.
• Experience of financial transactions and accounts maintenance.
• Providing a customer-based service.
• Achieving targets and objectives.
• Working collaboratively across an organisation.
• Public sector or Housing Association experience. (D)

Skills / Knowledge

• Understanding of financial processes, procedures and systems.
• Awareness of challenges in the delivery of a Finance service.
• Use of financial accounting software packages. (D)
• A strong commitment to a people focused culture.
• Sound numerical, reasoning and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak Welsh. (D)
• Able to set appropriate and challenging performance targets for self.
• Good IT skills with proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office package.
• Adapt positively to change with flexible approach to the requirements of the job.