Finance Officer

The Orangutan Foundation is a conservation charity established in 1990 with a unique and diverse approach to orangutan conservation. The Foundation is seeking a part-time Finance Officer to ensure the smooth operation of all finance matters and to help the organisation run efficiently. Working closely with a small team at our London office, they will be accountable for maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting records for the Foundation.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Responsible for recording all day-to-day financial transactions in Xero

- Reconciliation of all bank accounts

- Administer monthly payroll and pension scheme

- Lead the annual independent examination and manage relationship with external auditors

- Monitor and record restricted grant fund income

- Manage investments under direction of the Board of Trustees

- Assist with all aspects of data entry and record keeping in Capsule CRM

- Submission of online Gift Aid claims

- Preparation of management accounts for the Board of Trustees

- Management of legacies and legacy income.

- Oversee day to day running of the organisation including office management, IT and supplier contracts

- Provide HR support including annual leave tracking, new joiner/leaver process

- Any other duties that may reasonably be required in line with your main duties

Qualifications:

Required: Qualified to degree level.

Desirable: Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or other accounting qualification.

Work experience:

Required: Experience of working with computerised accounting software.

Desirable:

- Experience of working with Xero and Capsule

- Experience of working within a charitable organisation

- Experience with donor management/customer relationship databases

- Familiarity with financial reporting requirements for charities and in particular the charities' SORP

Skills:

- Ability to use Excel and Word to a high standard

- Self-motivated with good team working skills, as well as the ability to work independently

- An open and flexible approach to responsibilities and ability to multi-task

- Good planning and administrative skills, with rigorous attention to detail

Start date: As soon as possible

Working hours: 2 days a week. Hours are flexible and may vary depending on the workload.

Location: Our office is located by Regent's Park in central London.

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 (full time equivalent)

To register your interest, please send a CV and cover letter by midnight 11th November

Successful candidates must be available for a telephone interview, followed by a face-to-face interview. Note that unsuccessful applicants may not receive correspondence.