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Finance Officer

We're looking for a Finance Officer to join our small but friendly Finance team based at our Scout Store in Lancing.

Finance Officer

Scouts is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, in particular, Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities.

Will you be our next Finance Officer?

Responsible to: Assistant Accountant

Department: Scout Store (Finance)

Base location: Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8UG

Term: Permanent

Salary: £26, 918 per annum, Band D, Level 3

Hours: 35

Line management responsibility: None

A bit about the role

We are a small friendly busy team with a high and varied workload. There are always new projects to become involved with and it’s a great place to develop your Finance skills.

As the Finance Officer (Lancing) you will be a key contact for all customer service enquiries.  You will be responsible for the daily banking process, allocating payments and preparing supplier payment runs.  You will also raise bank reconciliations and undertake reconciliation work as specified by the Finance Team leaders.

You’ll be working for a progressive organisation, looking to constantly develop. Your efforts contribute to developing young people around the country as all profits are donated back to The Scouts charity.

There will be opportunities to learn about both retail and charity sectors. Support will be given to those who want to continue their studies. There are opportunities to progress both within Scout Store and the charity for the right candidate.

Sound good? Read the application pack and then apply

Before making an application please ensure that you've read the Recruitment and selection policy. In order for us to monitor the application of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, we'd be grateful if you'd also complete the Recruitment Monitoring questions on the Application Form.

Not sure where to start? Check out our guidance for applicants.

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Tuesday 9th April 2024

Interviews will be held on Thursday 18 April 2024

If you'd like to discuss any of our roles in more detail, email recruitment@scouts.org.uk

Salary:
£26,918 per annum, Band D, Level 3

Location:
Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8UG

Term:
Permanent

Hours:
35 hours per week

Holidays:
28 days per annum plus bank holidays

Closing date:
Tue, April 9, 2024, 11:59 PM

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