Branch Finance Officer (12 month fixed term contract)
Updated: 1 day ago
Key Information:
Salary: £25,000-£27,000 pro rata
Hours of work: 10 hours p/w
Location: Flexible
Reports to: Branch Treasurer
Background
The RSPCA West Dorset Branch is a separate charity affiliated to the Royal Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). The branch is governed by a
board of trustees and runs the Taylor’s Rehoming Centre at Kingston Maurward and
three charity shops in Bridport, Weymouth and Sherborne. The branch is in the
process of converting to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
What’s in it for you?
This post offers the successful applicant the opportunity to contribute to the
important work of the West Dorset RSPCA branch and improve outcomes for
animals in their care. We’re seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, efficient and well
organised individual to provide financial support to the branch Treasurer. You will be
required to interact with other staff, volunteers, trustees and suppliers on a daily
basis. The role requires you to work with a team but also on your own initiative if
necessary.
Job Purpose
To provide financial support to the RSPCA West Dorset Branch and ensure that
operational finance is undertaken efficiently, accurately and effectively. The role also
provides the opportunity, in conjunction with the Treasurer and trustee board, to be
involved in establishing new finance policies and practices.
Key responsibilities
Payroll and associated tasks . Collating staff hours for wages on a monthly basis and liaising with accountants for salary payments
Ensuring there are VAT invoices for all expenditure (which may involve downloading them from supplier websites) and processing them for payment.
Issuing sales invoices and chasing payments were necessary
Day to day management of the branch bank accounts including setting up standing orders and internet banking.
Ensuring that all shop income is correctly accounted for on a weekly basis.
Liaising with the accountants to assist with compilation of Xero records, financial statements and VAT returns.
Collating and recording donations (including CAF) and gift aid returns
Monitoring the branch finance email and dealing with messages
Updating various branch spreadsheets on a regular basis
Other financial tasks as directed by the branch Treasurer or trustees as need arises
Person Specification
Qualifications
Minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above or equivalent ability
Good standard of numeracy and written literacy skills
Accountancy qualification - AAT level 3+ or qualified by experience
Experience
Previous success in a finance role — Essential
Experience of using a range of IT systems including MS Word and Excel, email, databases, and Google Workspace — Essential
Knowledge
Knowledge of finance and bookkeeping — Essential
Knowledge of Xero or similar accounts package — Desirable
Aptitude & Abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written — Essential
Excellent personal organisation and planning skills and ability to work accurately — Essential
Ability to work within a team and on own initiative with minimal supervision — Essential
Ability to prioritise workload and time and meet deadlines — Essential
Excellent customer service skills — Essential
Good written and spoken English — Essential
Ability to build and sustain good working relationships with a range of people — Essential
Ability to maintain confidentiality — Essential
Full driving licence and use of car — Desirable
Other Factors
Willingness to undertake training/commitment to continuous professional development — Essential
Supportive of the work of the West Dorset RSPCA Branch and the RSPCA nationally — Essential
Commitment to equality and diversity — Essential
Interest in and commitment to animal welfare — Essential
If you are interested please get in contact with us: nicola.pengelly@rspcawestdorset.org.uk
