Finance Officer
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Finance officer to join our finance team with some experience in the general process of a busy finance team. We currently work on XLedger and experience of accounting systems will be an advantage. Strong skills in all Microsoft packages are essential in this role.
Duties include assisting the Finance Manager with the electronic processing of financial data using XLedger software, with month end processing where possible, including cash book and bank reconciliations. Also inputting the budget into XLedger and keeping accurate and accessible paper records, managing cash receipts and banking, including petty cash and courier cash collections.
You will need excellent financial awareness and understanding of financial systems, protocols and terminology, IT literacy including using word processing, spreadsheet and computerised accounting software and a methodical approach, diligence and excellent attention to detail.
The role is for 35 hours per week on a 6-12 month contract. NWT operates a flexitime system.
This salary starts at £26,981 per annum.
The deadline for this application is 9.00 on 25 June 2026. An application form and full job pack can be found on our website. Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
About Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to saving wildlife and wild places and helping people to get closer to nature.
We are one of 46 Wildlife Trusts, a grassroots movement working across the UK to make life better – for wildlife, for people and for future generations. We aim to inspire people to value nature through our visitor centres, events, education programmes, volunteering and campaigns.
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to saving wildlife and wild places and helping people to get closer to nature. We are one of 46 Wildlife Trusts, a grassroots movement working across the UK to make life better – for wildlife, for people and for future generations. We aim to inspire people to value nature through our visitor centres, events, education programmes, volunteering and campaigns.
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