Finance Officer - London

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer to join the team in our London office (Hammersmith) on a permanent, full-time basis. 

You will have a proactive approach with the motivation and ability to work autonomously, under minimum supervision, exercising personal judgement effectively and referring matters where appropriate.

You must be able to communicate complex financial information to non-finance colleagues and build relationships across different functions.

You will have working knowledge of a fundraising database, especially for running reports, checking information and managing Gift Aid.

Your responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Hansa accounting system, ensuring that the system is complete, accurate and up to date.

• Manage and execute bank and balance sheet reconciliations including prepayments and accruals, analysis of Just Giving, interest, and the interface with the Supporter Database.

• Perform journal entries and corrections. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in Hansa, as appropriate, and close off at month end.

• Reconcile the finance system against the donor database and agree changes to be made with the database team.

• Protection of Maggie’s assets including income and fixed assets by reconciliations and proper recording, and supporting members of staff to follow the correct procedures according to the Finance Manual.

• Support Treasury and cash management and ensure that investment income is optimised by keeping the accounting system up to date and accurate.

• Assist in preparing the Maggie’s management accounts from Hansa. The management information must be accurate, timely and relevant on a monthly basis or as required.

• Assist in the annual external audit, and provide information for the Auditors as required.

• Collate the Gift Aid claims and perform quality control. Train, support and audit the Fundraisers to ensure that Gift Aid is maximised and correct.

See the full job description below for all responsibilities.

Essential skills and experience

• Part-qualified accountant, or AAT qualified.
• 3 years' experience of using a computerised financial accounting package.
• English and Maths Standard Grade or Nat 5.
• Experience of Hansa accounting system.
• Experience of Charity CRM fundraising database.
• Experience in budget operations and financial reporting.

Benefits we offer 

In addition to a highly rewarding career, we offer a range of staff benefits including:

• a unique, experiential induction based in one of our centres 
• a structured, year-round performance review process focused on developing you in your current role and exploring opportunities for the future
• a competitive holiday entitlement
• workplace pension with the option to apply to continue NHS pension
• the option to apply for a Bike Loan, Travel Card Loan, Ride to Work scheme and much more. 

Read more about our staff benefits

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How to apply

Take a look at the full job description Finance Officer London - Hammersmith May 2024.pdf

Please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@maggies.org by 28 May 2024 at 06 pm.

Interviews will be conducted in person at the Maggie's London office.