JOB DESCRIPTION

Title of Post: Finance OfficerSalary Scale: £19k pro rataHours of work: 15 hours per week (with an opportunity to increase hours in due course)Benefits: 24 days annual holiday + bank holidays pro rataResponsible to: Office Manager

1. Job Role:

To provide an efficient and effective bookkeeping service following the charity’s financial policies, procedures and process.To provide general administrative support to the Spark Somerset team, as required.

2. Main Responsibilities:

Undertake all bookkeeping, prepare and produce monthly management accounts. Produce and manage monthly payroll and related matters e.g. pension contributions. Assist with full statutory year end accounts. Carry out the necessary work for an independent examination report to be signed. Support the continual review and development of good financial systems (cash books, paper trails,

computerised accounts, spreadsheets etc) and internal financial controls. Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required to further the charity’s aims.

3. General Requirements

Participate in training and information briefings and maintain an up to date knowledge of voluntary sector. Attend supervision sessions and staff meetings. Carry out occasional other duties as agreed within supervision to develop the aims of the charity. To undertake any other duties as outlined by your Manager. Undertake such personal training as may be required to keep up to date and fulfil the professional

requirements identified for this job description. To have a collaborative and flexible approach to work undertaken by Spark Somerset.

4. Equal Opportunities

Spark is committed to equal opportunities, anti discrimination and anti oppressive policy or practice. No one we have contact with may be discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age or impairment. This policy applies to job applicants, employees, volunteers and service users.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

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EXPERIENCE1. 2+ years relevant bookkeeping/finance experience.2. Experience of using Quickbooks.3. Experience of using payroll packages. 4. Experience and understanding of charity financial management.5. Experience of providing administrative support6. Experience of autoenrollment pension scheme

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SKILLS7. Excellent numeracy and financial awareness.8. Knowledge of computer based accounting systems 9. Able to be self-supporting in the use of computers - word processing, Email,

spreadsheets and databases. 10. Good general computer literacy with a good knowledge of the Windows environment

and its applications, especially Word and Excel. 11. Administrative skills – able to develop and maintain good administrative systems,

particularly information systems.12. Ability to cope with a busy and varied workload, meeting tight deadlines.13. Good communication skills.14. Organisational skills – ability to plan and manage own time effectively. 15. A commitment to equal opportunities

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QUALIFICATIONS16. A good standard of education – A level or above17. Relevant finance training and qualifications

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Personal18. Attention to detail and accuracy.19. Methodical approach and ability to maintain accurate and transparent data systems.20. Ability to work to tight deadlines.21. Ability to plan and prioritise work22. Ability to work as part of a team.23. A willingness to learn new skills as systems and needs develop.

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