Group Finance Officer

Title: Group Finance OfficerLocation: Office (Bristol, UK) at least 1 day each week, option to work remotely for remaining days.Contract type: Permanent contractHours: Full time, 35 hours a weekSalary: £31,228+ competitive holiday +pensionClosing date: 30th of September 2024About Tree Aid: Tree Aid works with people in the drylands of Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees and restoring and protecting land. As part of the Great Green Wall movement, we work where trees are needed most, where temperatures are soaring, and fertile land is vanishing at a terrifying rate. Our pioneering approach has been developed over 36 years of operating. We believe in empowering local communities with the tools and training they need to restore and maintain their environment. About the role: This is a fantastic opportunity for a Group Finance Officer to join a dynamic Finance team at a growing international development charity based in Bristol, delivering transformational change for some of the world’s most vulnerable people, living on the frontlines of the climate crisis.Main duties: Working within the Finance team, the Group Finance Officer’s role will include:·        Providing ongoing financial support to all overseas teams.·        Ensuring continuing integrity of Tree Aid’s financial records and internal controls.·        Contribute to the ongoing development of financial systems, reports and procedures.·        Supporting in conducting internal audits of overseas offices.About you: The ideal candidate will be pursuing a professional accounting qualification and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in finance management, preferably with an overseas development organisation.They will have excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to work calmly under pressure to deliver outputs on-time and to a high quality.Above all they will be inspired by TREE AID’s mission to alleviate poverty sustainably whilst improving the environment, you will be committed to empowering families in some of the world's poorest countries to thrive, rather than just survive.Benefits: Optional benefits of working at Tree Aid include: A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 2% and we will contribute 6%) 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays) +1 more day per year up to 38 holiday days Flexible, hybrid working Quarterly social events Opportunity to take free weekly French lessons to support communication with our colleagues in West Africa Key documents: - Group Finance Officer Job Description and person specification- Equal opportunities monitoring formHow to apply: To apply, please send your CV, equal opportunities monitoring form, and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the person specification to [email protected] approach to recruitment:We recruit with openness and transparency. We employ people on the basis of their ability to carry out the role being recruited for. We ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment than any other on the grounds of disability, gender, race, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, caring responsibilities or hours of work.Our Values We stand together and respect the people we work for and with We are bold, ambitious and determined We are professional. We work effectively and efficiently to a high standard and are experts in our field We have integrity. We are honest, transparent and accountable We are always learning. We review and adapt to maximise our impact for the people we are helping