344 Finance Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

The Finance Department is looking for a motivated and dynamic individual to fill the role of
Finance Officer
.

We're offering a fantastic opportunity to join our team, gain hands-on experience from the ground up, and grow your career with us. If you're interested in a career in finance, this could be the perfect starting point.

You will be responsible for tasks and projects across a range of financial functions (accounts payable, receivable, cashiering, and capital projects) under the direction of the Financial Services Coordinator. You will also support the day-to-day deployment of staffing resources to maintain continuity of service and uphold service standards for all stakeholders.

Purpose of the role:

• Actively contribute to providing outstanding financial services to all stakeholders.
• Enhance the overall finance service provided across the organisation.
• Support the development of the team in line with strategic aims.
• Assist in managing finances in response to changes in the sector.

The successful candidate will be:

• Organised and methodical with strong attention to detail.
• Personable, with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Able to demonstrate a solid understanding of financial administration processes.
• Motivated and capable of problem-solving independently.
• A cooperative team player who works efficiently, logically, and to deadlines.

This is a full-time position, working
37 hours per week
throughout the year. Occasional travel between sites may be required.

Key dates:

• Closing date for applications:
  Monday 3rd November 2025
• Start date:
  January 2026

You'll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are central to our approach, and you'll be encouraged to upskill.

You'll also have access to a range of benefits, including a cycle-to-work scheme, free parking, pension plan, generous holiday entitlement, time off during the festive period, and early finishes on Fridays.

Purpose of the Role

To provide accurate and efficient financial support, ensuring smooth operation of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and cashiering functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices, payments, receipts, and reconciliations across purchase and sales ledgers.
• Manage supplier and customer records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procedures.
• Reconcile bank statements, handle petty cash, and process journals.
• Support credit card and online purchase reconciliations.
• Assist with ad hoc financial tasks and projects as directed.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and external partners to maintain high service standards.
• Follow financial policies, health and safety, and safeguarding requirements.
• Promote equality, diversity, and continuous improvement across all activities.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work accurately, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with financial systems and standard accounting procedures.

Exciting chance to become a Finance Officer with our Service Charge team. This is your opportunity to provide precise financial information, which encompasses management accounts, KPI analysis, and performance reporting. You will ensure adherence to legal standards while offering support on budgets and investments to internal teams.

Together Housing Group: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

Diversity & Inclusion: As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - 

• Assist the Service Charge Business Partner with business planning, budgeting, and forecasting to deliver a high-quality, cost-effective finance service that meets business objectives and customer needs
• Assist in providing accurate and timely monthly management information on Group Service Charges, including costs of housing properties and investment work, for inclusion in management accounts and performance analysis
• Collaborate with External and Internal Auditors, providing necessary schedules and timely responses to queries
• Prepare monthly Service Charges performance schedules for budget holders, offering advice for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of key income, expenditure, and balance sheet accounts, addressing variances promptly
• Analyse accounts to assist the Service Charge Business Partner in enhancing report information

• Experience of working in a Finance / Accounts environment
• Experience of producing financial information in a spreadsheet format
• Producing accurate and timely management accounts and financial information
• Experience of completing monthly reconciliations including nominal and bank account reconciliations
• Working knowledge in the preparation and submission of financial information to stakeholders

• Starting salary of  £32,522 per annum
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays

• Your typical working hours will be 37 hours per week, from Monday to Friday

• This is a hybrid role where the team collaborates flexibly and meets in the office once every two weeks. Team members rotate between offices located in Wakefield  and Blackburn

• To explore the full range of our award-winning benefits, please click on the link and ensure that you review all that we have to offer -  Employee Benefits Link

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We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to provide financial and administrative support, overseeing the Income, Trips and Visits, across all three sites of Highclare School.

Based at Highclare Senior School, this is a full year, full time position, 8:30am – 4:30pm 5 days per week (37.5 hours per week). Term-time plus additional weeks may be considered and negotiated for the right candidate.

The successful candidate must be ICT literate and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience of this role in a school environment and knowledge of SIMS and FMS system is desirable.

For full details, please see Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: Friday 24 October 2025

Interview date: w/c 3 November 2025. However we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

How to apply: Applicants are required to complete the Highclare School application form below and provide a short covering letter detailing your suitability for the role. Completed application forms should be returned by email to CVs will not be accepted.

Highclare School is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we are part of. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or disability. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including referencing checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to provide financial and administrative support to the Finance Department. The post-holder will be responsible for processing supplier invoice payments and monthly reconciliations, across all three sites of Highclare School.

Based at Highclare Senior School, this is a full year, full time position, 8:30am – 4:30pm, 5 days per week (37.5 hours per week). The role is required for full year, term-time only working will not be considered.

The successful candidate must be ICT literate and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience of this role in a school environment and knowledge of SIMS and FMS system is desirable.

For full details, please see Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: Friday 24 October 2025

Interview date: w/c 3 November 2025. However we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

How to apply: Applicants are required to complete the Highclare School application form and provide a short covering letter detailing your suitability for the role. Completed application forms should be returned by email to CVs will not be accepted.

Highclare School is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we are part of. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or disability. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including referencing checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Your New Company
A vital public bodychampioning fairness, dignity, and respect across the UK. Based in the heart ofManchester, their Finance team plays a key role in supporting the mission bydelivering high-quality financial operations and payroll services. With a collaborativeand inclusive culture, they offer a hybrid working model and a supportiveenvironment where your skills will make a real impact starting on an initial 3 month fixed term contract.

Your New Role
As a Finance Officer,you'll be at the heart of the Accounts Payable and payroll operations. You'llensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and employeebenefits, while maintaining strong financial controls and clear audit trails responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices and payments, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining audit-ready records.
• Preparing journals,reconciling balance sheets, and managing procurement card and bankreconciliations.
• Supporting payroll andbenefits administration, including pensions and eye care schemes.
• Managing the onlineexpenses system and ensuring policy compliance.
• Providing financialguidance to non-finance colleagues and supporting training initiatives.
• Coordinating theFinance Helpdesk mailbox and acting as the team's data champion.
• Assisting with audits,system administration, and reporting.

What You'll Need to Succeed
We're looking for adetail-oriented, proactive professional with:

• AAT Level 3qualification (minimum).
• Experience infinancial operations, ideally within the public or civil service sector.
• Strong organisationaland administrative skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellentcommunication skills and confidence in advising on financial policies.
• A collaborativemindset and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of publicsector finance and payroll processes.
• Familiarity with GDPRand data protection regulations.

What You'll Get in Return

• A competitive salaryof £28,485 perm annum (pro rata for contract (pro-rata for part-time).
• Flexible workingarrangements including hybrid working.
• The opportunity tocontribute to a meaningful mission in a respected public body.
• A supportive andinclusive team culture.
• Exposure to a widerange of finance and payroll responsibilities, enhancing your professionaldevelopment.
• For the right personopportunity to go permanent.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you arelooking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion onyour career.

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This is a remote position.

FINANCE OFFICER – LOCAL FINANCE

Based in the NEU Hamilton House Office (London WC1H 9BD)

Full time, FTC until 31 August 2026

Commencing salary £54,748 per annum

The National Education Union is a powerful force for change in education, representing 500,000 teachers, lecturers, support staff, and leaders. As we undertake an extensive staffing review, this is an exciting time to join us on our journey to becoming a more agile, strategic, and powerfully coordinated trade union—ready to meet the challenges of the future and drive lasting change in education.

We are currently looking to appoint a Finance Officer to serve as the technical lead specialist on local finance issues, offering support to local Treasurers and other relevant officers. This role will act as the technical finance lead in key local financial processes and will be responsible for preparing local finance reports for the Head of Finance, to be presented to the General Purposes Committee.

In this role, you will provide technical, planning, and systems support for member and local finance processes, including treasury management, honoraria, and sustentation. This will involve developing and improving tools, systems, and processes to support the effective delivery of Local Finance functions. You will also develop and maintain a strong working relationship with Unity Trust Bank to ensure the effective delivery of all local banking services and treasury management, safeguarding NEU funds.

Prospective applicants should be either CCAB part qualified or possess equivalent experience in finance. They must have current knowledge of HMRC regulations regarding the payment of honoraria; up-to-date understanding of charity and tax matters relevant to the role; and familiarity with current financial and accounting practices and procedures.

Prospective applicants are also advised that your normal place of work will be the NEU office specified in this advert and that the NEU operates ‘Blended Working Arrangements’ for office-based staff, which means you will typically need to be based in the designated NEU office for 3 to 4 days a week (based on a full-time contract), with the remaining days based at home, and subject to business needs.

In addition to salary, we offer good conditions including 35 days’ annual leave plus Christmas closure days and a defined benefit pension scheme. Salary and benefits are pro-rata for part-time applicants.

Further details can be downloaded from our website via the button below, where applicants will be able to complete an online application on our recruitment portal. Closing date is mid-day Wednesday 5 November 2025 .

Please note: Interviews will be held on 20 November 2025

THE UNION IS FUNDAMENTALLY COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN ITS POLICIES AND PRACTICE.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with an incredible charity that supports disabled and disadvantaged children, helping them to recruit for a Senior Finance Officer role.
 
This role is available on a permanent contract and part time basis (25 or 30 hours a week). The salary range is between £35,000-£40,000 FTE. This is a predominately office-based role, where you will attend the charity’s office in Redbridge (on the Essex/London border), with the opportunity to work from home 1 day a week. The charity is set in a beautiful 5 acre woodland on the edge of a park.
 
Within this Senior Finance Officer role, you will oversee all aspects of the charity’s financial operations and support with strategic decision making.
 
This key role involves managing financial systems (including Sage), processing income and expenditure, preparing monthly management accounts, and supporting with the annual audit process. You will monitor budgets, forecasts, and fund allocations, while ensuring compliance with charity and tax regulations. The role also includes preparing financial reports for Senior Management, Trustees, and Funders, supporting grant and restricted fund administration, and collaborating with the Fundraising and Office Admin teams on payroll, reporting, and financial planning. You’ll also help continuously improve financial procedures and reduce financial risk for the organisation.
 
To be successful in this role, you will be AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or have equivalent finance qualification. You will have experience in a similar finance role, ideally in the charity or non-profit sector.
 
You will have experience in supporting financial reporting for externally funded projects, preparing charity accounts. You will have an understanding of charity finance, including restricted/unrestricted funds, knowledge of SORP, and charity accounting standards. You will have a strong attention to detail, and confidence in analysing and presenting financial data.
 
You will also have experience using Sage accounting system and Microsoft Excel. You will have excellent communication skills and ability to develop/maintain relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. You will also have the ability to manage time wisely and work to deadlines.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

Finance Officer - Payroll (6 month Fixed Term Contract)

Hybrid Working : Connexional Team staff based at Methodist Church House have a hybrid work pattern which is currently 2 days in the office, and 3 days remote.

The Vacancy

• Administer  payrolls for lay staff, ministers and pensioners, ensuring accuracy in tax codes, entitlements, deductions and other adjustments are in line with instructions from HMRC, HR , circuit treasurers and other clients.
• Ensure that all statutory and voluntary deductions are  correctly applied and remit monthly payments to appropriate  recipients.
• Prepare and post payroll summaries to the nominal ledger and reconcile control and  loan accounts monthly.
• Update and remit Real Time Information submissions (including FPS and EPS) to HMRC and upload tax code changes.
• Reconcile and remit monthly payments to HMRC for income tax, National Insurance contributions and other statutory recoveries.
• Generate  monthly debit statements, respond to payroll-related  queries from staff, ministers and treasurers, and provide payroll information to HR , HMRC and other relevant government agencies

About You

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues, stakeholders and volunteers, across the Methodist Church.
• Highly organisational with a systematic approach to  administrative skills.

Proven ability to meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure with professionalism and  tact

• Demonstrate, honesty, integrity, resilience and a commitment to providing an excellent service.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme with pensions matched up to 8%.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. 

Closing Date: 2nd November 2025

Interview Date: 10th November 2025