Senior Finance Officer

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Areas | Financial Operations, Payroll, Reconciliations, Audit Support

Based | London (Hybrid + Flexible)

We’re working with an innovative, socially driven organisation that’s on a mission to build opportunity and inclusion through education. They’re now hiring a detail-oriented Senior Finance Officer to join their expanding finance team. If you're highly organised, process-savvy, and ready to take the lead on financial operations, this could be your next move.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage core finance activities including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and payroll transactions
• Oversee payment processing, ensuring suppliers, staff, and learners are paid accurately and on time
• Prepare and post journals, support month-end close, and ensure financial records are audit-ready
• Contribute to VAT returns and maintain compliance across financial procedures and systems
• Monitor sales invoicing and ensure accurate income recording with appropriate coding
• Support internal and external audits with organised documentation and timely responses
• Collaborate with internal teams to promote efficient, compliant financial operations

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in finance operations, ideally within education, public, or not-for-profit sectors
• High attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in finance tools (e.g. Xero, BACS platforms, Excel) and a process-driven mindset
• A team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Aligned with the organisation’s inclusive values and committed to safeguarding standards

• Seniority level
  
  Not Applicable

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Finance
• Industries Education and Education Administration Programs

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