Finance Officer (Female Only)

About Us Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) is a proudly feminist organisation providing specialist support to women and girls who have experienced rape and/or childhood sexual violence. Our work is grounded in survivor‑led, trauma‑informed and intersectional feminist practice. Our vision: A world free from sexual violence, where survivors are believed, respected and supported. Our mission: To provide high‑quality, specialist support and to challenge the structures that enable sexual violence. About the Role The Finance officer is responsible for vital financial functions, including recording all financial transactions and assigning income and expenditures to appropriate funds, projects, and cost centres, processing BACS payments and assisting with processing of month end schedules, among other duties. This role is integral to the overall administration of the charity. What You Will Do Process sales and purchase invoices, payments, receipts and banking. Reconcile bank / credit card / fixed assets accounts monthly together with processing relevant journals. Manage Debtor and Creditor accounts and ensure that outstanding accounts are settled in a timely manner Preparation and processing of month end schedules as requested e.g., salary journal. Assisting with year-end audit procedures and deal with relevant queries and questions. Assisting the Director of Finance and Resources and Finance Manager in the review and implementation of all finance policies and procedures. Assisting the Director of Finance and Resources and Finance Manager in budget, forecast and management accounts preparation. About You Describe the type of person you are looking for and how this role fits with our values and culture. You must be someone who will promote and work in line with the vision, values and feminist ethos of Rape Crisis throughout the whole organisation and externally. Someone who will uphold the rights of survivors of sexual violence and proactively assess the needs and safety of survivors to ensure that any risks/needs identified are addressed, having full regard to the relevant Safeguarding policies. You must be proactive in your personal learning and development and keep up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role. Ready to participate in supervision, training and meetings as required and assist in the development of services in line with agreed development plans. You must have a willingness for undertaking any other duties appropriate Person Specification Essential AAT Qualified or equivalent, OR Qualified by experience, OR actively working towards an accounting qualification or willing to undertake professional development with further training. Experienced in using accounting software is essential Proficient user of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel and Word. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Understanding of the need for professional confidentiality. Highly organised and efficient, able to work under pressure. Desirable At least 2 years’ hands-on experience in a comparable role in a charity/not-for-profit organisation. Relevant knowledge of SORPs related to charities What You Bring Commitment to feminist, survivor‑led practice Anti‑racist and anti‑discriminatory values Ability to work independently and collaboratively Commitment to learning, reflection and self‑care Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Rape Crisis South London is committed to safeguarding survivors, children, young people and adults at risk. All staff have a shared responsibility for promoting safety and wellbeing. This includes: Promoting the safety and wellbeing of service users Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns Following organisational safeguarding policies and procedures Supporting a culture where everyone feels safe, respected and supported Our safer recruitment processes include: Values‑based interviews Verification of identity, qualifications and employment history Reference checks DBS checks (enhanced or basic, depending on the role) Safeguarding training and ongoing supervision Equality, Feminism and Inclusion RCSL is an equal opportunities employer. Our work is rooted in feminist principles that recognise sexual violence as both a cause and consequence of gender inequality. We centre survivor voices and prioritise empowerment, inclusivity and intersectionality. We particularly welcome applications from women who are under‑represented in roles within the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), charity, social impact sector. Intersectionality and Reasonable Adjustments We recognise that experiences of sexual violence are shaped by intersecting factors including: Race and ethnicity Disability Sexuality and gender identity Socio‑economic background Immigration status Faith and culture We are committed to removing barriers and creating an inclusive workplace. Applicants are encouraged to tell us if they require reasonable adjustments during the rec