Are you an experienced Finance Officer looking for a new opportunity?

We are seeking to recruit a Finance Officer - AP & AR Function tojoin our team based in London on a full time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of GBP27,000 to GBP29,000 gross per annum.

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success.

The Finance Officer role:

We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join our team. You will need to be enthusiastic and detail focused individual who is working well on own initiative as well as part of the team. You will need to be proactive, approachable and communicate well at all levels. You will work closely with an Assistant Accountant.

Responsibilities as our Finance Officer will include:.

Managing weekly payments Suppliers/Staff/VolunteersCoding charity's receipts and payments relating to Sales and Purchase LedgerManaging Supplier and Customer queriesPerforming Supplier and Customer reconciliation and Credit ControlProcessing Direct DebitsWorking closely with the team on achieving timely month end Requirements needed to become our Finance Officer:

Financial aptitude Good general level of formal education (including English and Maths GCSE or equivalent)Intermediate Excel SkillsExperience of working in a customer facing role, including handling a wide range of enquiries by telephone and emailExperience of maintaining records and filing systemsData protection awarenessExperience of organising own work and managing deadlinesPrepared to be flexible in working from home, and to undertake occasional domestic travel (a few times a year) Benefits as our Finance Officer will include:

Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan25 working days paid holiday per annum, plus public and bank holidays observed in England and WalesLife assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pensionPrivate medical insurancePension (employer contribution up to 10%)Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counsellingEmployee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise. Closing date: 14 January 2024Interviews: w/c 15 January 2024

If you are interested in this Finance Officer, please apply now!

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record check.