Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join their Central Finance Team on a fixed-term basis to provide essential support during a key financial period. This is a fully office-based role, offering between 25 and 30 hours per week over 4 or 5 days. Location: Fully office-based Contract: Fixed Term - January 2026 to November 2026 Hours: 25-30 hours per week, over 4 or 5 days, flexible hoursSalary: £30,000 FTE Pro-rata Salary: Approx. £20,000 - £24,000 per annum, depending on hours agreedStart Date: January 2026 Interviews: To be held before Christmas Key Responsibilities - Preparing monthly bank reconciliations and maintaining banking records - Processing VAT returns, purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions - Running payment batches, including BACS payments - Monitoring grant income and supporting financial reporting - Reconciling balance sheet and suspense accounts - Supporting month-end and year-end processes - Producing aged debt and credit reports - Assisting with audits, statutory returns and financial process improvements - Providing financial support to non-finance colleagues Candidate Requirements - Proven experience within a finance function - Strong Excel skills and confidence using financial systems - High attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines - Strong communication skills and professionalism Desirable - AAT qualification or equivalent experience - Experience with integrated finance, payroll and HR systems This is an excellent