Finance Officer
Employer: Butterfly Conservation
Location: Home based. Opportunity of hybrid working at Head Office - East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset
Temporary: 1-Year Fixed Term
Working hours: 37 hours per week (1 FTE)
Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 (Grade 3) per annum depending upon experience plus 8% employer pension contribution.
Closing date: 1 September 2026, 12pm
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Job Purpose
Reporting directly to the Head of Financial Planning you will support the planning, budgeting and monitoring process, ensuring a high standard of accurate reporting. You will work as part of the wider Finance team to provide assistance in other areas including receivables, grant administration, and year-end audit work. Your role will provide crucial capacity and support for the project to replace the finance system and review and implement new processes across Butterfly Conservation.
Main Responsibilities
Assist with maintenance of key reporting packs including Management accounts, Budgets, and Forecasts.
Assist with monitoring and reporting on Income and Expenditure.
Assist Grants Officer to monitor and report Income and Expenditure of Grants and Trusts.
Analyse, monitor and report on Project shortfalls and Chargeable services.
Assist with monitoring trends for profiling of income for Fundraising reports.
Assist in providing accurate Branch Management accounts.
Assist with year-end audit work including the preparation of schedules.
Working closely with the other Finance Officers to ensure accuracy of finance transactions and posting to be completed in a timely manner.
Be part of the team implementing a new Finance system and supporting processes.
Provide support and cover for other team members as required.
General
Promote BC’s values (Excellence, Passionate, Inspiring, Collaborative) ensuring they are adopted in all aspects of the role.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as required and commensurate with the grade of post.
Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with the rules and regulations encompassing equal opportunities to help foster a diverse workforce.
Work in accordance with BC’s policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
Actively participate in on-going professional development activities.
Candidates must have the right to work and be resident in the UK.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early before the advertised closing date and time.
Closing date: 1 September 2026, 12pm.
Online Interviews will be held on 16 September 2026.
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