£15.38 per hour | Onsite | Temporary | Totnes
Our client is a respected charitable organisation based in Devon, dedicated to supporting children and young people with learning disabilities. Through a combination of residential, educational, and community services, they enable young individuals to live empowered and fulfilling lives. The finance function plays a vital role in ensuring these services are delivered with compliance, quality, and transparency.
The Role:
Due to an unexpected absence in the team, our client is urgently seeking an experienced Interim Finance Officer to step in and support the day-to-day running of the finance department. This is a hands-on role best suited to someone who is highly organised, confident with systems, and can work with limited supervision. You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive environment where your impact will be felt immediately.
4 months temporary contract with the potential to extend
30 hours per week
Responsibilities of the Finance Officer:
- Manage core finance processes including payroll, invoicing, and reporting
- Maintain accurate financial records in line with sector regulations
- Prepare and submit statutory funding and ILR returns
- Liaise with auditors and internal teams to support audits and funding compliance
Requirements of the Finance Officer:
- Proven experience in finance, ideally within education or charity sectors
- Experience with submitting financial returns to the Department for Education (DfE) and Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)
- Confident using Sage 50 and Excel; Sage Intacct a bonus
- Self-starter with strong communication, accuracy, and time-management skills
Benefits:
- Weekly pay at £15.38/hour
- Immediate start and initial 4-month contract, with extension potential
- Flexible 30-hour working week
- Be part of a values-led organisation making a real difference
Ready to make an immediate impact in a meaningful role? Apply today to join a dedicated team helping to transform young lives in Devon.
Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive recruitment process. We actively seek to hire talented individuals from various backgrounds and ensure our practices are unbiased, evaluating every candidate based on their unique qualifications and potential.
Recruiter: Georgia Parkhouse
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