Finance Officer
Salary £ 26,000 - £31,200
Vacancy listed 05/01/2026
Application deadline 19/01/2026
Details
 Overall purpose of job

To support the provision of an accurate, professional and efficient finance administration service

Main responsibilities

·      To input and process finance data on a daily basis, using the finance system Xledger, Excel, and CRM and other relevant systems, to maintain accurate and up to date financial records for the Trust and Folly Farm Centre.

·      To support the Financial Controller and Accountant in the provision of accurate and up to date financial information.

·      To provide cover if required for general administration.  

·      Attend regular team meetings and make a positive contribution to delivering an excellent finance service.

·      To undertake specific ad hoc tasks as required.

Benefits

• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Hybrid working
• Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts and Cycle Scheme
• Wildlife Trusts Diversity networks
• Paid volunteering day
• Training and development
• One free AWT course day per year
• Minimum 33 days of holiday (25 annual leave + bank holidays) plus long service loyalty scheme
• The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature

Notes

PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE CONTINUING: Please ensure you have completed an application form (found on: https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs/) before continuing. You will be asked to upload this document.
This portal expires for editing after 24 hours, If you have been locked out of editing your application, you may send your completed documents to hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk. If you have any issues submitting your application, please email hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk.
Selection process
Application and selection is through the following process. It starts with AWT’s standard application form, so please fill this out, paying particular attention to the details of your relevant experience, knowledge and skills, which is used for shortlisting against the person specification. It is best not to assume prior knowledge and higher scoring is more likely if you explain carefully why you meet the person specification in the Job Description.
Step 1 – Apply by filling in the application form.
CVs may be supplied as additional information but will not be used for initial shortlisting, rather used in subsequent steps.
Deadline: 9.00am Monday 19th January 2026. This process will produce a shortlist of candidates.
Step 2 – Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview on Thursday 29th January 2026.
(Please let us know in your application if you are unable to make this date - we may be able to arrange a suitable alternative)

Attached documents
Title File
Application form Finance_Officer_Application_Form.docx
Job Description Finance_Officer_Job_Description_2026.pdf
Equity and Diversity Moitoring Finance_Officer_Equity_and_Diversity_Monitoring_2026.docx