Finance Officer

This role is a key role to ensure resources are used effectively to support our important work.  

The position involves the management of budgets, delivering payroll, meeting compliance requirements and taking accountability for financial reporting. 

This post provides essential financial insight to aid strategic planning and decision-making.  AAT qualification or equivalent is essential, ACCA desirable. Extensive experience will also be considered.

In addition to the core accounting duties of managing financial operations through systems and procedures, this role is a core part of supporting our team of Service Leaders to provide financial support and advice to budget-holding managers.  Duties also comprise of setting fundraising goals, presenting reports to the Board and ensuring audit compliance.

*In addition to the BWC role described here, there is the potential, for the right candidate, to carry out an additional 1.5-2 days per week working in partnership with the Network of International Women – see their website for more information about their organisation www.niwbh.org.  

Please advise us on your application form if you would like to be considered for this additional work and we will discuss this with you.

Hours of work:     14-21 hours per week, core hours to be worked within office hours 9am-5pm with some evening work to attend Board meetings*
Salary:                   £11,200 - £16,800 pro rata (£28,000 FTE)*
Responsible to:    Director
Contract Type:      Permanent

About BWC

BWC have been delivering services to women for over fifty years. We understand that the women we support have complex and interrelated needs, with high incidences of trauma and abuse.  

We recognise women are the experts of their experience and ensure our services are co-produced and based on what women tell us they need.  

Our approach is relational, holistic and practical and takes account of the complexity of women’s circumstances, background and experiences.

BWC are part of a national network of women’s centres and gender responsive providers, committed to identifying best practice in ensuring women and girls with complex needs can access the right support in the right place at the right time. 

Why work for BWC

BWC offers staff members a generous package of benefits including a well-being allowance and a well-being hour during the working week; employee health benefits; birthday leave; paid sick pay scheme, city centre offices on public transport routes; clinical supervision; reflective group practice; access to therapeutic debrief as required; a comprehensive training package; opportunities for continuing professional development; staff social events; flexible working opportunities and a caring, understanding work environment that appreciates the complexities of women’s working and home lives.