At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finances, produce reports, and support budgeting for a growing charity.
- Company: Hammersley Homes, a charity dedicated to supporting adults with mental health challenges.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, meaningful work, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help create safe environments for those in need.
- Qualifications: Experience in bookkeeping, attention to detail, and understanding of charity finance.
The predicted salary is between 15000 - 15000 £ per year.
Hours: 15 hours per week (to be worked over Monday–Friday, set hours to be defined by successful candidate), including availability to represent the charity at fundraising and networking events as required.
Salary: £15,000 per annum
Reporting to: Director of Operations / CEO
About Hammersley Homes
Hammersley Homes is a growing charity, unique in its dedication to providing lifelong support for adults with serious and enduring mental ill‑health. Through our Outreach Programme and future housing provision, we aim to create safe, supportive environments where individuals can live fulfilling and connected lives, and families can relax in the knowledge that their loved one will always be safe and supported. As the organisation enters its next phase of development, we are strengthening our internal structure to support sustainable growth, improved financial oversight, and long-term impact.
Role Purpose
To ensure accurate financial management, timely reporting, and clear financial oversight. The role provides consistency, control, and reliable financial data to support decision‑making and funding requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reconcile transactions regularly
- Manage financial systems and records
- Produce monthly P&L reports for the CEO and Board
- Ensure reports are delivered consistently and on time
- Budgeting & Funding Support: Prepare budgets for funding applications; align budgets with organisational priorities
- Forecasting: Support strategic decision‑making
- Payments & Operations: Process invoices and payments promptly; ensure financial responsiveness across the week; maintain chart of accounts and tracking categories in Xero; ensure correct coding of all income and expenditure; track restricted and unrestricted income accurately
- Compliance: Liaise with accountants and Treasurer; support annual accounts and reporting requirements
Working Pattern
Primarily office‑based with flexibility for remote working where agreed.
Success Measures:
- Reports delivered on time every month
- Accurate financial tracking and coding
- Clear visibility of restricted vs unrestricted funds
- Smooth financial operations with no delays
- Bookkeeping and reporting experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Charity finance experience
- Understanding of restricted vs unrestricted funding
Finance & Reporting Officer in Pennington employer: Hammersley Homes
Hammersley Homes is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the individuals we serve. With a focus on professional growth, we offer opportunities for skill development in charity finance while contributing to meaningful initiatives that make a real difference in the lives of adults with mental ill-health. Our flexible working arrangements and commitment to community engagement ensure that you can thrive both personally and professionally in this rewarding role.
