Daphne Jackson Trust - Finance Officer (039117)

  Applications are invited for the post of Finance Officer with the Daphne Jackson Trust.  This is a part time role in a small but growing charity that offers fellowships for returners to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) after a career break of two years or more.   The post is offered for two days a week and is based in the Trust’s offices in the Physics Department at the University of Surrey, Guildford.  Although a small organisation, the Trust is a very successful and influential organisation which has an excellent track record of interacting at senior levels in academia, with policy makers and charities.    The Finance Officer is a sole charge role with responsibility for providing day to day financial accounting, general financial administration including payroll and pension and assistance to the Chief Executive and Finance Manager.   The Trust is comprised of a small, very dedicated team of staff and applicants for this post must be friendly and approachable, efficient and methodical with an ability to work on their own initiative.  This is a demanding post that will suit someone with excellent interpersonal skills, a high degree of commitment and the ability to multi-task and work under pressure. The ability to organise and prioritise a busy workload and to be able to work independently as well as being an effective member of a small team is essential.   Applicants must be computer literate with a fully operational knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.  Applicants must have worked in a similar finance role previously and have recent experience of working with Sage and Sage payroll. Experience of pension auto-enrolment is also desirable.   Knowledge of the charity sector is desirable.   The role of Finance Officer is based in the Daphne Jackson Trust Office in the Physics Department at the University of Surrey.  Salary offered is pro-rata of £27K.     Closing date for applications is Tuesday 30th May 2017. Internal Candidates only. We acknowledge, embrace and understand diversity   Please send a CV and covering letter to Dr Katie Perry, Chief Executive, the Daphne Jackson Trust at djmft@surrey.ac.uk or telephone 01483 689166 for more details.  Further information on this role and a job description are available on request.   Further information on the Daphne Jackson Trust can be found on our website www.daphnejackson.org  

Closing Date: 30 May 2017
Category: Professional Services