Finance Officer

Job title and organisation: Finance Officer - Inspire North
Salary: £25,644 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week 
Contract: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Closing Date: Sunday 19 April 2026 

Ref: INS1188412

Join Our Team as a Finance Officer

Are you looking to bring your finance expertise to a team that’s passionate, supportive, and always striving to improve? If you’re someone who loves accuracy, takes initiative, and enjoys making things run smoothly, we’d be excited to welcome you on board.

We’re on the lookout for a Finance Officer who will play a vital role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly – posting monthly transactions, preparing key control spreadsheets, supporting BACS payment runs, and responding to finance related queries.

You’ll also take responsibility for preparing the monthly management accounts including calculation of payments and accruals. In this role, you’ll be part of work that truly makes a difference – both behind the scenes and across our organisation.

Who we’re looking for:

  • Experience working in a finance or accounting environment
  • A good understanding of purchase/sales ledger, bank reconciliations, and journal entries
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
  • Proficiency with financial software and Excel 

Why Join Us?

We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things – and we want you to be part of that.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life in a way that suits you.
  • Hybrid working (where applicable) – enjoy the best of both worlds!
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service – because your time off matters.
  • A wealth of learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training to support your growth.
  • Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7,including access to counselling and GP services – your wellbeing is a priority.
  • Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future.
  • Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family.
  • Exclusive care workers discounts to make life a little easier.
  • Access to a range of Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility – we embrace and celebrate diversity.
  • A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to keep you feeling your best.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.
  • Access to a Corporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health. 

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued!

If you’re ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply please visit Inspire North website

For an informal chat about the role please contact Mark Edwards, Management Accountant via mark.edwards@inspirenorth.co.uk  or 01133030172.

Recruitment is ongoing, and we’re reviewing applications as they come in. To give yourself the best chance, we recommend applying as early as possible. Please note that we may close the advert at any time if we find the right candidate or receive a high volume of strong applications.

Good Luck!

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The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions. 

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