Newground Together is an independent charity supporting people in their local community. It is part of the Together Housing Group. It’s aim is to empower people to create sustainable communities that are connected, resilient, healthy and prosperous. As a non-profit organisation, any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of the residents and local communities where we work.

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.

We are currently seeking a Finance and Monitoring Officer to join our Newground team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing financial transactions and maintaining accurate financial records for various projects. You will also monitor the utilization of funds, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization.

Please note that this a temporary position until March 2025 - extensions of this post are subject to futher funding.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records.
• Prepare financial reports and budgets for projects, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets, providing regular reports to management.
• Work collaboratively with project managers to ensure effective financial management.
• Assist in audits, ensuring that all financial practices comply with legal requirements.
• Provide training and support to staff on financial procedures and best practices.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably within the charity or non-profit sector.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in financial management software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Finance Officer FTC role:

• Salary of £23,088 (pro-rata)
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays (pro- rata)
• You will be working 20 hours per week
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs
• To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

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