Finance Officer

Finance Officer
Hours: 14.4 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Location: Office Based – Unit 8 Clarendon Drive, Wymbush, Milton Keynes, MK8 8ED
Salary: £27,793.51 FTE | £11,117.40 Actual per annum
Citizens Advice Milton Keynes is a local charity that helps people to resolve their legal, money and personal problems. We have been providing free, confidential and impartial advice since 1972 and helped over 8000 local people last year.
We are looking for an organised, reliable and detail-focused person to join our team as Finance Officer.
This is an important operational role within the organisation, responsible for supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our financial systems and processes. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director, Finance Manager and Senior Management Team to help ensure strong financial control across the charity.
The role includes responsibility for:
* Purchase and sales ledger management
* Payroll processing and HMRC submissions
* Bank reconciliations and financial record keeping
* Budget monitoring and financial reporting
* Supporting VAT returns and Gift Aid claims
* Maintaining accurate financial systems and records
This is a varied and responsible role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential financial information appropriately.
Applicants need to be:
* Computer-literate and confident using financial/accounting systems
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Able to work independently and manage workloads effectively
* Confident communicating with colleagues and external organisations
* Comfortable working with financial information and maintaining accurate records
* Able to identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
A bookkeeping or accounting qualification (such as AAT, IAB or equivalent) would be desirable as would experience of Sage 50, payroll administration or working within a charity finance environment.
The successful applicant will play an important role in supporting the financial stability and ongoing development of the organisation.
Closing date: Wednesday 10th June 2026 at 5pm