Senior Finance Officer (Senior Officer) in Essex, Rayleigh

Job Description Senior Finance Officer \n We are seeking an experienced and organised Senior Finance Officer to join a growing charity, supporting vital services that help people overcome homelessness. \n Position: Senior Finance Officer Salary: £33,635 rising incrementally to £37,035 Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: 13 November 2026 at 12pm Interview date: 24 November 2026 \n About the role \n This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance professional who wants to use their skills to make a real difference. \n Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will help ensure the smooth running of the charity's day-to-day finances, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting and managing two Accounts Assistants. \n \n \n Maintaining accurate accounting records up to trial balance. \n Processing purchase invoices, managing supplier queries and reconciling the purchase ledger. \n Preparing weekly BACS payments and completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations. \n Supporting cashflow monitoring, income administration and financial reporting. \n Preparing journals, financial reports and Excel spreadsheets. \n Supervising and supporting two Accounts Assistants, providing guidance and cover when needed. \n Assisting with audits, financial controls and compliance with finance policies. \n Supporting the Head of Finance and providing cover when required. \n \n \n About you \n We are looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in getting the details right and can manage competing priorities in a busy finance team. \n \n \n AAT Level 4 qualification, be working towards it, hold an equivalent qualification or have significant relevant experience. \n Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups. \n Experience maintaining financial controls, reconciliations and accurate accounting records. \n A flexible, practical approach and the ability to meet deadlines. \n \n \n Experience within charity finance or a multi-property environment would be an advantage, but is not essential. \n About the organisation \n Our client is a well-established homelessness charity supporting around 1,000 people across South Essex each year to overcome or avoid homelessness. \n Following a period of growth and change, the organisation has ambitious plans to develop its services and reach even more people who need support. \n You will be joining a dedicated team where your financial expertise will help ensure resources are managed effectively and vital services continue to make a difference. \n The organisation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly those with lived experience of homelessness. \Finance Officer, Senior Accounts Assistant, Finance Supervisor, Accounts Supervisor, Assistant Accountant, Finance Team Leader, Senior Finance Assistant or Accounts Officer. \