Finance Officer – Hybrid (Coventry)

About the role

We are looking for a Finance Officer to join the Financial Money Management Department of Penderels Trust in Coventry. The role provides administrative support for the financial accounts of our customers, ensuring accurate processing of payments and liaison with external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update customer account trackers, including data entry, processing money requests and reconciling against SAGE reports.
• Communicate with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) regarding customers’ benefits.
• Liaise with local authorities and the Trust’s finance team on invoicing and payment queries.
• Authorize payments in line with individual budget plans.
• Identify and resolve queries efficiently.

Required profile

• Experience in a finance or accounting environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage workload to deadlines.
• GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of SAGE accounting software.

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Salary £25,469 per annum (pro‑rated £24,781).
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Gold Investors in People accreditation, health and wellbeing programmes, employee assistance, corporate health cash plan and other benefits.