Finance Officer

3 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Remote Work Freelance Full time

Due to internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer known to Guide Dogs as an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our Finance Team on a FTC basis until the end of June 2025.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work in a way that is best for you, with at least 2/3 days a week attending our Reading Hub in Burghfield.

The ideal individual will have a background in finance/accounts and a drive to make a positive impact. It is a really exciting time to join our Finance Team as we embark on our new Guide Dogs strategy. This role helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by ensuring all income processing, banking and credit control functions are carried out appropriately.   

No two people with sight loss are the same, and none of our people are either. So, we are proud to offer a range of person-centred provisions that can support each member of staff in ways that really mean something to them – and show them how much they mean to us. View our excellent range of benefits and how we can support on our website.

Candidate requirements
To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

An NVQ or equivalent in accounting/business studies or relevant business experience. Recent work experience in a finance/ accounts department. Experience of working with and processing bank reconciliations. Previous experience of using computerised accounts packages, preferably in a high-volume processing environment. Experience of dealing with and resolving customer queries and issues. A thorough understanding of the principal functions of an accounts receivable department and an awareness of how the work impacts upon other departments. Knowledge of the principles of Gift Aid. An awareness of customer requirements in relation to accounts receivable, Gift Aid and Banking. Computer literate with experience of using excel and databases.

More details can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

Diversity
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity, and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

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