Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.
We are looking for a Finance Officer to join Mary’s Meals UK.
The Finance Officer ensures that income and expenditure are recorded in the accounting system in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring that expenditure is appropriately authorised, and that payments are accurately and efficiently processed. The Finance Officer also ensures that information is accurately processed onto our database.
You will play a crucial part in shaping the future of Mary’s Meals UK and, with it, the lives of so many people who both contribute to and benefit from this incredible work of love, joy, and hope.
To accurately transact E2F aggregate income into Sage 200 accounting system and perform the bank reconciliation including month end breakdown of outstanding lodgements.
To engage with the CRM team to ensure resolution of any issues affecting the Finance process.
To prepare and reconcile the monthly SF/Sage reconciliation and donor report.
To review and verify the monthly Gift Aid audit.
To analyse the VAT income postings in preparation for the Quarterly VAT return.
To prepare the cash balances template for the monthly MMI programme transfer when required.
To prepare the weekly financial update and in month income forecast. Reconcile cash receipts to monthly income.
Please see the recruitment pack below for full list of duties.
Educated to HND level or equivalent professional experience.
Experience of using SAGE finance system.
Numeracy skills and an ability to understand, analyse and manipulate complex information and data.
Experience and familiarity of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Excellent communication skills.
Able to work independently and proactively, with the ability to consult wherever necessary.
Able to work independently and proactively, with the ability to consult wherever necessary.
Able to use initiative to identify improvements to systems and procedures within own level of authority.
Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Experience of handling a wide range of enquiries and an excellent telephone manner.
Please see the recruitment pack below for full list of duties.
How to apply
To apply for the role of Finance Officer based at Mary’s Meals UK, please send a tailored CV and covering letter or 2–3-minute video to: Jobs@marysmeals.org
Your covering letter or video should make a compelling case for why you feel motivated to apply for this role within Mary’s Meals UK, as well as giving a concise overview of your most relevant skills and experience, and should fill no more than two pages of A4.
Applicants must hold full right to work in the UK.
We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse charity providing a supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career.
Closing date for applications is Monday, 16 November, 5pm
Please note: If you have any special requirements or adjustments before an interview, please let us know.
