Senior Finance Officer

2 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom Launchpad Reading Full time

**Senior Finance Officer**

**£30,000 - £35,000 per annum FTE**

**Full or Part-time**

**7% employer pension contribution, 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays**

**ABOUT LAUNCHPAD**

Launchpad is a registered charity for the homeless that supports Reading’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged people. We provide vital information and support for individuals, couples and families in Reading who do not have a stable place to live or are atrisk of losing their home. Our goal always is to help clients turn their lives around and fulfil their potential. Based in central Reading the charity provides a holistic service that works in three ways - we prevent homelessness, provide homes and rebuildlives.

**ABOUT THIS ROLE**

Our Finance team is open, friendly and supportive and is well-respected across the organisation. The Senior Finance Officer is a key role within the team and works closely with the Head of Finance in the financial management of Launchpad. This involves:

- Working with colleagues in other teams/departments to ensure accurate recording of various income streams (eg rental and fundraising income) and reconciliation between Sage Accounts and departmental databases
- Overseeing budgetary control and maintaining financial records of departmental and grant-funded projects
- Maintaining accurate payroll records
- Maintaining records to ensure accurate and timely submission of quarterly VAT returns (on a partial recovery basis)
- Managing and mentoring junior members of the team
- Supporting and empowering Launchpad departments and colleagues to provide effective financial information and controls

**ABOUT YOU**

You are likely to be fully or part-qualified, either by examination or experience, and we will support you in your further development. You are looking to contribute your financial skills to a vibrant team where you can work within a values-led organisationwith a focus on best practice and continuous improvement across all functions. You have experience of using Microsoft Excel to at least Intermediate level, including best practice use of spreadsheets, and have recently used accounting software to ensure effectiveoversight and management of General, Sales and Purchase Ledger. Using your excellent communication skills and collaborative approach, coupled with your problem-solving ability, you can make short work of financial control and build strong relationships acrossthe organisation.

**To apply, please visit our website or send your CV through Reed.**

We look forward to hearing from you

**This is an excellent opportunity to join our Team and make a difference.**

selection process, Launchpad is committed to achieving greater diversity, inclusion and
regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, beliefs or disability.



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