Finance Officer

Summary:

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will provide a full financial management accounting service for our well-established charity organisation. Experienced in all aspects of SME organisation finances, you will be well versed in monthly accounts preparation, providing timely information and delivering tight financial control over operations.

About Us:

Swansea Women’s Aid has been providing dynamic, innovative services, for nearly 50 years, to women and children experiencing violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV) in Swansea. We are committed to quality assurance programmes throughout all of our activities and have been recognised as such by external awards including the National Quality Service Standards from Welsh Women’s Aid, the FairPlay Employer Award for Gender Equality from Chwarae Teg and the Disability Confident Award.

As in any organisation prudent financial management is key to success, but it can be argued that it is even more important in a charity context.  This is an opportunity to join our professional team utilising your experience to make a real difference to Swansea Women’s Aid and to the lives of women and children in Swansea experiencing VAWDASV.

Find out more about us at swanseawomensaid.com

Job Role:

This post would suit a seasoned professional looking to utilise their skills within a charity framework or an individual with experience in organisation finances, who is looking for a career move up to manage the full function.  Ideally you will have:-

• An accounting qualification, however experience is of equal value.
• Experience of all accounting functions within a SME or charity/similar organisation e.g. purchase matching, BACS payroll, monthly accounts preparation, petty cash management etc.
• Experience of meeting accounting deadlines and setting priorities for yourself and others
• Experience of using SAGE/IRIS/Quickbooks or similar accounting package and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• Experience of drafting management financial information, and meaningful reporting of variances to Chief Executive/Trustee Board
• Strong communication skills both orally and in writing
• Self-reliant, ability to prioritise workload and able to problem solve independently
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles
• The ability to commit to, and work within, the aims, principles and policies of Swansea Women’s Aid

Additional Information:

Salary: £32,591

Contract: Permanent

Location: Swansea Office / Hybrid

Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 8th May 2024

Interview date: W/c 13th May 2024

To Apply:

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SWA value diversity and are committed to promoting equality. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities –  Black, Asian, LGBTQ+ or other ethnic minority backgrounds and people with a disability.

We particularly welcome applications from Welsh speaking candidates.

Under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1, this is a women only post