Job Description Job title: Senior Finance Officer Reporting to: Head of Finance and Business Intelligence Charity Headquarters, Newquay (hybrid working considered) 37.5 hours per week (part-time hours maybe considered) Location: Hours: Job Purpose The postholder is a key player in delivering and ensuring robust financial management and supporting strategic decision-making. Delivering day-to-day financial operations, produce accurate monthly accounts, and help shape budgets and forecasts, with a scope to influence process improvements and digital transformation. Line Management Responsibilities: None Key Responsibilities 1. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of annual budgets. To report monthly activities against budget and carry out reforecasting as necessary. 2. Advise on the allocation of resources including restricted and unrestricted financial activity. 3. Produce timely and accurate monthly financial accounts, together with balance sheets, cashflows, KPI’s and graphical analysis. 4. Maintain day-to-day financial control, providing budget holders with relevant financial information as required. 5. Support the Chief Executive and the Head of Finance & Business Intelligence in completion of annual reports including the returns to The Charity Commission. 6. Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Finance Officer. 7. Devise, implement and ensure that appropriate internal financial audit checks and controls are in place and applied accordingly. 8. Maintain and ensure that VAT returns (Partial exemption) are prepared and made to HMRC on time. 9. Management and overview of Cornwall Air Ambulance Trusts direct debit collection systems. 10. Bank reconciliations and monitoring of all charity bank accounts. 11. Maintain and regularly update the Fixed Asset Register on Sage 50. 12. Oversee the charity shops EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) systems in conjunction with the Retail Managers and the Finance Officer. Monitoring bank discrepancies. 13. Accurate coding of sales and purchase invoices for posting to Sage 50. 14. Maintain sales and purchase ledger debtor/creditor positions. 15. Maintain and enhance the Purchase Ordering system. Senior Finance Officer – December 2025 16. Downloading, posting and reconciling of multiple online Fundraising income streams. 17. Check and process payroll, including reconciling PAYE and pensions. Requirement of the Role: Basic DBS check Values All staff must embody Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust’s (CAAT) values and conduct business in a manner that reflects the values of our brand: • Kindness Showing compassion, empathy, and consideration towards others, fostering a positive and supporting environment. • Respect. Recognising the worth and value of others, embracing diversity and treating everyone with dignity • Integrity Standing true to moral principles, being honest and acting with consistency and transparency. • Progressive Embracing innovation, challenging the status quo, and continuously evolving for a better future. • Teamwork Working towards a common goal, combining individual strengths for collective success This job description should be regarded only as a guideline of the duties required and is not definitive. The nature of the post and the organisation is such that duties may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the job holder. The job holder is required to act at all times in accordance with the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures. The post holder should sign below to confirm they understand the information provided in this job description. Signed: Date: Senior Finance Officer – December 2025 Person Specification Senior Finance Officer Based at Charity Headquarters, Newquay Attributes Requirements Essential Desirable Financial qualification to NVQ Level 3 AAT or equivalent qualification/experience Qualifications, training & professional membership Membership of professional bodies and a proven track record in CPD Financial qualification to NVQ Level 4 AAT or equivalent qualification/experience Method of Assessment Application Form Ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures. Understanding of the principles of charity accounting regulations including SORP / SOFA Application Form Interview A track record of successful financial book-keeping / record-keeping in a similar sized organisation. Understanding of application of tax and VAT in charity accounting A proven working knowledge of accounting software, including a good understanding of accounting principles. Knowledge & experience Understanding of charities operating with a trading subsidiary company Thorough knowledge of Sage 50 accounting software Experience of financial responsibility for budgets, end of year accounts preparation and external liaison with auditors. Experience of working in a financial capacity within a charity or Senior Finance Officer – December 2025 voluntary sector or not- for-profit organisation Experience of Retail Epos and Charity CRM databases Application Form Interview Use of Sharepoint and Teams Skills & abilities Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise workload, handle pressure and take day-to-day decisions relating to basic finance matters in accordance with delegated authority. Research, analyse and interpret complex information and produce clear verbal and written reports. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing. Exceptional organisational skills. Proven integrity with sensitive and confidential information. Initiative to identify improvements in process and working practices. Computer literate and numerate. Highly proficient with computerised accounting systems. Excellent IT skills including MS Office packages, in particular Outlook, Word, Senior Finance Officer – December 2025 Excel, Power-point and CRM databases Self-starter, with the ability to work autonomously but also part of a team Enthusiasm and passion for Cornwall Air Ambulance’s work. Interview Personal qualities “Can-do” attitude. Self-Motivated. Flexible approach. Other Desire to specialise in Charity finance and accounting. Full UK driving license Senior Finance Officer – December 2025