The Oaklea Trust

Finance Officer Location: Hybrid/Office based in Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6SA Salary: £26,462.80 pro rata, per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: 24 hours per week Advertising End Date: Friday 5th June 2026 Benefits - We Are Offering: As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees: • 33 days holiday (pro rata including bank holidays) increasing with long service. • Pension contributions into NEST Scheme. • Opportunities to undertake qualifications related to the role. • Private Health Care scheme funded by Oaklea. • Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support • Long service award scheme • Access to foundation and bespoke training and development Are you passionate about numbers and want your work to contribute to real social impact We're looking for a dedicated Finance Officer to join our friendly finance team at charity that supports vulnerable people across the North of the UK. About the Role: The main focus of the role is to perform day-to-day accounting and administrative support within the Finance Department, with a focus on banking, purchase ledger and sales ledger . This is a great opportunity for someone with solid finance experience who wants to make a difference and work in a positive, people-centred environment. This is a hybrid role working flexibly in our head office in Kendal and from home. Key Responsibilities: • Process transactions across cash, sales, and purchase ledgers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. • Maintain accurate sales and purchase ledger balances and liaise with external stakeholders where necessary. • Prepare payment runs and ensure timely authorisation of invoices • Assist with the preparation and posting of monthly journals, including accruals and prepayments. • Assist with monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations. • Collaborate with managers to ensure accurate document processing • Assist with accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions • Support the Finance Director and Senior Finance Officers in preparing month-end and management accounts • Provide general support to the finance team and operational teams with day-to-day duties Skills and Experience: • Previous experience in a similar finance role undertaking baking, purchase ledger and sales ledger tasks. • Able to work independently and as part of a team • Quick learner with strong analytical thinking • Competent Excel user • Accounting qualifications (AAT or similar) are a bonus, but not essential • Training and development opportunities may be offered • An Enhanced DBS will be required for each successful candidate (Paid for by Oaklea, T&Cs apply) Why join us • Be part of a small, collaborative, and supportive finance team • Work for an amazing charity that s making real change in communities • Make a meaningful contribution while developing your finance career • A great environment where your ideas and input are valued If you're ready to bring your finance skills into a role with purpose, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us make a difference.