Interim Finance Officer

A small and highly specialist NGO focused on peacebuilding in countries affected by conflict is seeking an immediately available Finance & Admin Officer for a 4-month fixed term contract.

The role is full-time for 4 months, with hybrid working offered. There may be the possibility of a contract extension or transitioning into a permanent role, but this cannot be guaranteed. The position reports to the Finance Manager.

The organisation has a turnover of approximately £4.5 million and around 40 staff. Their offices are based in central London, and their programmes – a combination of multi-donor grants and single and multi-partner programmes span countries across Asia, the Middle East, South America and Africa.

The organisation offers an excellent working environment with Fridays allocated totally for learning & development and staff wellbeing. Salary offered is £31,300 per annum.

The role will involve:

• Work closely with the Finance Manager on various accounts payable tasks 

• Maintain effective filing, archiving and record keeping systems, both paper and electronic 

• Ensure all supporting documentation is in place before payment runs. 

• Enter invoices in the accounting system as instructed by the Finance Manager and the Finance Officer 

• Responsible for petty cash; including handling and recording in and outward cash requirements along with scanned proof of receipts 

• Work closely with the Finance Officer on ensuring the entries in the accounting system are up to date 

• Manage accounts’ email inbox and maintain organised folder structure. 

• Track payments due to partners and prepare payment requests, along with associated documentation. 

• Maintain programme portfolio trackers and coordinate updates to core programme management and partnership documents. 

• Provide some operational support to the HR & Admin Officer when they are organising internal events.

Candidate requirements:

• A strong background in bookkeeping in a similar role

• Good working knowledge of Excel

• Strong interpersonal skills in working with staff, partners, and external stakeholders

• Some previous experience with office administration 

• Previous experience within the charity sector (desirable not essential) 

• Knowledge of another language – French, Spanish or Arabic (desirable not essential)

• Experience with Iplicit accounting system (desirable not essential)

Closing date and interviews: Ongoing / ASAP

Please send your CV for immediate consideration.