Finance Officer

Reports To:      Director, CPRE London

Contract:         Permanent, Part Time (c7 hours per week to be flexibly deployed across 1-2 days)

                         Working hours will be agreed with the successful applicant.

                         Preferred working days would be either Tuesday and/or Thursday.

Location:          Hybrid home/office working with at least one visit per month to London office

Salary:               £25,000pa - £30,000pa pro-rata depending on experience

Key Areas of Responsibility 

• Oversee and enhance financial management processes for CPRE London.
• Manage and optimize CPRE London's banking arrangements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of income and expenditure using QuickBooks, providing the Director with a monthly financial summary.
• Ensure all expected income is received and any discrepancies are investigated promptly. Facilitate online payments, process vouchers, cheques, payroll, tax, and National Insurance (NI) obligations.
• Administer NEST pension payments.
• Prepare and issue invoices, ensuring timely payment and tracking final settlements.
• Provide the Treasurer with necessary financial data for quarterly trustee reports, the annual report and budget preparation, offering advice on presentation.
• Assist in fulfilling CPRE London's charitable responsibilities, including Charity Commission submissions, year-end accounts, and coordination with auditors.
• Submit Gift Aid claims to HMRC and maintain records for compliance. Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities in procurement.
• Perform additional duties aligned with the role's objectives as requested by the Director.

 Skills / Experience 

• Several years’ experience in bookkeeping and financial administration within an NGO.
• Professional certification or qualification in finance or accounting strongly preferred
• Proficient understanding of the Microsoft 365 environment, with advanced skills in Excel and Word; experience in database management is advantageous.
• Proven experience in bookkeeping and fundamental accounting practices.
• Confident and accomplished with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting systems essential.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. A flexible, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.

Please apply by sending a CV and a cover letter to hr@cprelondon.org.uk . We encourage you to send in your applications early.

There is an expectation that our employees have an interest in the countryside and environmental issues.