Vacancy: Finance Officer

Are you a highly organised bookkeeper with an eye for detail?

Does teamwork suit you?

Can you rise to challenges and solve problems?

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Finance Officer to support the smooth financial running of our historic charity.

In this important role, you will maintain accurate financial records, process payments, support budgeting and reporting, liaise with auditors and professional advisers, and work closely with Directors, staff and Residents while upholding the charitable ethos of the Almshouses.

If this sounds like the position for you, please complete the application form and confidential disclosure form and send to Victoria Duke, our Estate Manager, victoria@swalmshouses.org. If you have any questions about the role you can email her or call on 01799 513914.

The office based role is part-time, 18 hours per week, over 3 or 4 days.

Salary £15,360 – £16,800 pro-rata (FTE £32,000 – £35,000 per annum) dependent on qualifications & experience.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 12th August, 5pm

For the job description, application form and confidential disclosure form, please click here.

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KEVI CORPORATE TRUSTEE LIMITED, a company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales (company number: 10178525), whose registered office is at Almshouse Office, King Edward VI Almshouses, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden CB10 1DE, in its capacity as the sole corporate trustee of King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity (registered charity number: 210590)

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