Job title: Finance Officer 
Role summary:
What we are looking for We are seeking to appoint an experienced, qualified or part qualified Accounting Technician as Finance Officer. The Finance Officer will undertake general accountancy, payroll and financial administration work to support the Finance Manager, Chief Executive Officer and the Treasurer by providing administrative support, basic bookkeeping and assistance with financial reporting. The role requires a good all-rounder who is conscientious and keeps calm under pressure. Main duties and responsibilities are detailed below.
Job location (usual place of work): This role can be based in any of our offices across the County with the flexibility to work from home. Office Locations: Abingdon/Didcot/Henley/Oxford/Thame/Witney
Pay Rate: £28,843 – £29,996
Is pay pro rata: Yes
Applications close on (please give date): 9am, Wednesday 1st July 2026
Hours: Part time 18.5 hours per week
Contract is: Permanent
Job description:
● Day-to-day bookkeeping using our Accounts Package (QuickBooks Online)
● Accurately record all payments and receipts in QBO and respond to queries
● Raise invoices for agreed income in a timely manner
● Maintain petty cash records and records of clients funds received / spent
● Assist the Finance Manager with providing quarterly management accounts
● If required, prepare and send quarterly reports and annual budget
● Assist the Finance Manager with running year end procedures and reporting
● Work with the appointed auditor to resolve any queries or issues that arise
● Assist the Finance Manager with preparing monthly input for the external
payroll company on a timely basis and respond to pay related queries
● Make necessary monthly returns to Pension providers
● Assist the Finance Manager with relevant employee benefits and payment schemes
● Check all expense claims and if they are correctly approved and accurate
● Work with CAOX Administrators and Managers to ensure orders are processed and paid
● Ensure that all incoming invoices are promptly authorised by the appropriate
● Work with suppliers to resolve any queries or issues that arise.
● Assist the Finance Manager with arranging bank signatories.
● Deal with routine correspondence and form filling.
● Assist the Finance Manager with bank reconciliation
● Manage shared finance mailbox
● Attend and contribute to staff and one-to-one supervision meetings
● Undertake regular mandatory and other appropriate training.
For full job pack and for details of how to apply please visit the website here.