Finance Officer - London, United Kingdom - Sharp Brains

Sharp Brains
Sharp Brains
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London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Job Overview:


Key Responsibilities:


  • Ensuring the complete and accurate bookkeeping of sales and purchase transactions and updating the accounting software in a timely manner. This includes accounts payables, accounts receivables, cash accounts, and payroll, with all transactions documented appropriately and relevant accounts reconciled on a weekly or monthly basis.
  • Working with multicurrency accounting files.
  • Preparing sponsorships' financial reports and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Leading on the improvement of existing processes and the creation of new processes, particularly around accounts payable and receivable. This includes the enhancement of MS Excel spreadsheets.
  • Receiving, reviewing, and processing employee and staff expenses reimbursement forms in line with Expenses Policy.
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant financial legislation in the UK and any relevant legislation in the countries where the Charity operates. This includes preparing other statutory returns such as Companies House reports and HMRC returns.
  • Supporting the Finance Director in the consolidation of yearly accounts and the completion of the audit.
  • Other duties as required by Finance Director.

Person Specification:


Skills:


  • AAT level 4 qualification or equivalent.
  • Minimum of three years' experience in a similar finance role.
  • A track record of achievement.
  • Experience in use of accountancy/financial management systems.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
  • Competent to advanced Microsoft Excel, and Word, Outlook.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic level of written and spoken Arabic
  • Knowledge or experience working in the voluntary/charity sector.
  • Willingness and ability to take the initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions.

Competencies:


  • Strong attention to detail, i.e., meticulous in their work
  • Proactivity and selfmotivation
  • Ability to manage, and work as part of a team
  • Ability to manage pressure, conflicting demands and prioritise tasks
  • Hard working and eager to learn.

Additional Requirements:

Flexibility of working outside working hours


Salary:
£22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Finance Officer: 3 years (required)


Language:


  • Arabic (required)

Work Location:
One location
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