Senior Finance Officer

We are seeking an experienced and organised Senior Finance Officer to join a growing charity, supporting vital services that help people overcome homelessness.

Position: Senior Finance Officer
Salary: £33,635 rising incrementally to £37,035
Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 13 November 2026 at 12pm
Interview date: 24 November 2026

About the role

This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance professional who wants to use their skills to make a real difference.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will help ensure the smooth running of the charity's day-to-day finances, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting and managing two Accounts Assistants.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining accurate accounting records up to trial balance.
• Processing purchase invoices, managing supplier queries and reconciling the purchase ledger.
• Preparing weekly BACS payments and completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Supporting cashflow monitoring, income administration and financial reporting.
• Managing staff debit card transactions and maintaining accurate records.
• Preparing journals, financial reports and Excel spreadsheets.
• Supervising and supporting two Accounts Assistants, providing guidance and cover when needed.
• Assisting with audits, financial controls and compliance with finance policies.
• Supporting the Head of Finance and providing cover when required.

About you

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in getting the details right and can manage competing priorities in a busy finance team.

You will bring:

• AAT Level 4 qualification, be working towards it, hold an equivalent qualification or have significant relevant experience.
• Experience using QuickBooks, including producing and interpreting reports.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups.
• Experience maintaining financial controls, reconciliations and accurate accounting records.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence working independently while supporting and collaborating with colleagues.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• A flexible, practical approach and the ability to meet deadlines.

Experience within charity finance or a multi-property environment would be an advantage, but is not essential.

About the organisation

Our client is a well-established homelessness charity supporting around 1,000 people across South Essex each year to overcome or avoid homelessness.

Following a period of growth and change, the organisation has ambitious plans to develop its services and reach even more people who need support.

You will be joining a dedicated team where your financial expertise will help ensure resources are managed effectively and vital services continue to make a difference.

The organisation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly those with lived experience of homelessness.

Please note: Applicants must be available for interview on 24 November 2026.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Finance Officer, Senior Accounts Assistant, Finance Supervisor, Accounts Supervisor, Assistant Accountant, Finance Team Leader, Senior Finance Assistant or Accounts Officer.

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