Finance Officer - Merseyside/North Wales
FareShare, United Kingdom
Job Description
FareShare Merseyside amp; North Wales
Job Description Finance Officer
Reporting to: Regional Manager
Location: Merseyside amp; North Wales
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-Time 14 hours
Salary: 20k pro rata (Days and times to be discussed)
About FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to almost 11,000 frontline charities and community groups. In 2019/2020, 24,074 tonnes of food were redistributed by FareShare Regional Centres and FareShare Go nationwide, our charity network serves 933,178 people every week.
Hunger is a growing issue in the UK and while there is surplus food that is otherwise going to waste, we believe that this food should be used to feed people first.
FareShare’s Strategy amp; Vision
Vision: We have the vision of a UK where No good food goes to waste.
Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.
Our Purpose:We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.
Our Values: Passion for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead
Ambition to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen
Respect for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries
Collaboration it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger
Focus on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and
achieve the most for our clients/customers.
Main Areas of Responsibility
FareShare Regional Central Finance Officer
To support the management team at FareShare Merseyside amp; North Wales with finance. This role will be responsible for the processing of the regions Members accounts amp; debt management of the accounts. This role will also provide support to the Regional Centre managers, dealing with our Community Food members and internal accounts.
Competencies and behaviours
- Organised, reliable with a high attention to detail.
- Understanding of GDPR principles.
- Experience with working with accounting systems.
- Strong IT and Microsoft Skills Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Ability to prioritise and multi-task as required.
- Must be a strong team player and have a good work ethic.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and in a pressured environment.
- Petty cash processes and reconciliations
- Strong Customer Service
- Experience of Credit Control
- implement financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency
- Oversee budget
- Maintain records and receipts for all daily transactions
- Ensure financial records are kept up-to-date with the latest transactions and changes
- Contribute to financial audits
- Perform periodic financial analysis to detect and resolve problems
- Prepare balance sheets for invoicing by corporate finance
Desirable Criteria
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.
- Outstanding analytical and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent.
Benefits
25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Employers pension contribution of 4% Life assurance - group life scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
Season ticket loan
Flexible working
Closing Date: 19th August 2022