Finance Officer

Finance Officer (Part-Time)

16 hours per week | £20 per hour (£38,480 FTE)

Community & Charity Sector | Bristol

Bring clarity, control and purpose to community-led work.

• Take ownership of day‑to‑day financial administration while working closely with senior leadership to maintain strong controls and clear reporting.
• Manage bookkeeping, financial records and databases (Xero).
• Prepare budgets, expense reports and financial summaries.
• Support payroll preparation, expense claims, and invoices.
• Monitor project budgets and petty cash.
• Maintain financial policies, procedures and compliance.
• Support senior managers with financial insight and admin.
• Identify efficiencies, manage risk and improve processes.

Who this role suits

You’re detail‑driven, organised and confident managing charity finances. You enjoy working independently, building strong systems and knowing your work helps services thrive.

• Proven experience as a Finance Officer, Bookkeeper or similar
• AAT Level 4 (minimum)
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and MS Office
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Desirable:
  Charity or community sector experience, business administration qualifications, ongoing CPD.

Because this role goes beyond numbers. You’ll help protect and strengthen an organisation at the heart of its community – ensuring every pound is well managed and every service can continue to make a difference.

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