Avon Wildlife Trust is looking for a Finance Officer to support their small Finance  team and provide an accurate, efficient and professional finance service across the Trust.

This role would suit someone who has had experience in a similar finance role. You will be responsible for processing a variety of transactions including purchase and sales invoices, staff expenses, gift aid and finance queries. Working with a passionate team in a friendly, dynamic environment where everything we do supports our teams who are delivering for nature and wildlife.

The successful candidate is likely to enjoy being busy with a variety of tasks, being well-organised and with good attention to detail.

Avon Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to working with local people for local wildlife, covering the West of England region (former county of Avon). It is supported by more than 17,500 members, manages over 30 nature reserves and is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts in the UK. We want to see nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region, with one in four people taking action for wildlife.

Avon Wildlife Trust is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of seeing nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region, we need talented and more diverse people on nature’s side.

Contact Details and How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please download the Job Description, Application Form and Equality and Diversity monitoring Form at the bottom of this page. Before proceeding to 'Apply Now', fill in your forms. 

When you click 'Apply Now' you will be asked to attach your completed documents via our HR portal as part of the submission process. The portal will stay open for 48 hours to allow you to upload your documents. If the portal has closed, please email your documents to HR@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk

Apply Now

To apply by post, please send applications marked confidential to HR, Avon Wildlife Trust, 17 Great George Street, Bristol BS1 5QT to arrive by the closing date.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Thursday 16th May 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a first interview anticipated to be on Thursday 23rd May 2024.

Leading candidates may then be asked to attend a second interview, anticipated to be on Thursday 30th or Friday 31st May 2024

If you would like to discuss this role or have any questions, please email hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk and a conversation can be arranged.

For equal opportunities purposes, we are unable to accept CVs.

No agencies please.

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