Finance Officer
Added 1 Oct · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list. Ineligible if it's SOC 4124
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 4122 (62% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Citizens Advice is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 4122 (Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks) · 62% match
- Ineligible 4124 (Finance officers) · 24% match
- Possible 3533 (Financial and accounting technicians) · 11% match
Ask Citizens Advice what the duties are.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4122 Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
4124 Finance officers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3533 Financial and accounting technicians Also possible | £34,100 | £48,700 | £48,700 | £48,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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Citizens Advice Bristol is looking for an organised, detail-focused Finance Officer to join our team and play an important role in keeping our finance function running smoothly.
This is a varied and hands-on role, combining bookkeeping, financial administration, reporting and process improvement. Working closely with the Chief Executive, managers and our external accountants, you will help ensure our financial records are accurate, payments are made on time and managers have reliable financial information to support their work.
You don’t need to be a qualified accountant. We are looking for someone with solid experience in bookkeeping, finance or accounts administration, who enjoys creating order, solving problems and making sure nothing slips through the gaps.
What you’ll be doing
Your Responsibilities Will Include
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Citizens Advice Bristol is looking for an organised, detail-focused Finance Officer to join our team and play an important role in keeping our finance function running smoothly.
This is a varied and hands-on role, combining bookkeeping, financial administration, reporting and process improvement. Working closely with the Chief Executive, managers and our external accountants, you will help ensure our financial records are accurate, payments are made on time and managers have reliable financial information to support their work.
You don’t need to be a qualified accountant. We are looking for someone with solid experience in bookkeeping, finance or accounts administration, who enjoys creating order, solving problems and making sure nothing slips through the gaps.
What you’ll be doing
Your Responsibilities Will Include
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- Maintaining accurate financial records using QuickBooks
- Processing purchase and sales invoices, credit notes and supplier payments
- Recording grant income, donations and other receipts
- Completing monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Monitoring cash flow and bank balances
- Preparing monthly payroll information and processing staff expenses
- Maintaining pension records
- Producing monthly management information and supporting budget holders
- Supporting annual budgeting and audit preparation
- Maintaining accurate records in line with charity accounting requirements
- Supporting Gift Aid claims and maintaining clear audit trails
- Handling financial and payroll information securely and confidentially
- Reviewing finance processes and identifying opportunities to improve them
- Providing finance support and guidance to colleagues across the organisation
We’re looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, enjoys working with detail and understands the importance of accurate and reliable financial information.
You Will Have
- Experience in a finance, bookkeeping or accounts administration role
- Experience processing invoices and supplier payments
- Experience completing bank reconciliations
- Experience supporting month-end processes
- Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks
- Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and financial controls
- Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
- Good problem-solving skills and initiative
- The ability to explain financial information clearly to colleagues who aren’t finance specialists
- A strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection when handling sensitive information
- An AAT qualification or are currently working towards one
- Experience working within a charity
- Knowledge of charity accounting
- Experience preparing audit files
- Payroll experience
- Experience working with grant income and restricted funds
This is an opportunity to join an organisation that makes a real difference to people across Bristol. You will have the opportunity to contribute not only to the day-to-day running of our finance function, but also to improving how we work and strengthening our financial processes.
If you’re an experienced finance professional who enjoys being organised, solving problems and making things work better, we’d love to hear from you.
Hours Available
This is a part time role (21 hours per week)
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Citizens Advice, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks (SOC 4122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~213k in sampleSOC 4122
- Middle half £27,560–39,884
- Median £31,876
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Citizens Advice holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 4122 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.