Finance Officer
Are you someone who loves a challenge, enjoys improving systems, and wants your work to make a genuine difference?
If you’re an enthusiastic finance professional looking to join a team with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
At Aspire Foundation, everything we do supports children, families and communities to aspire and achieve. Our Finance Officer plays a vital role in helping us deliver high‑quality services across our Children and Family Centres and Early Years settings - and we’re looking for someone who wants to make an impact!
Why Join Us?
- A mission that matters – your work directly supports children and families across Cheltenham and Tewkesbury.
- A team that cares – we work collaboratively, support each other, and celebrate success together.
- A role with purpose – you’ll help shape stronger, smarter financial systems that keep our organisation running smoothly and sustainably.
- A chance to grow – we welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and offer opportunities for professional development.
The Role
About the Role
As our Finance Officer, you will be at the heart of our financial operations. You’ll manage day‑to‑day finance processes, produce reports that inform senior decision‑making, support payroll and budgeting, and help make sure our resources are used wisely and efficiently.
This role suits someone who enjoys variety, is proactive in finding better ways of working, and takes pride in accuracy and reliability. You’ll also line‑manage our Finance Assistant and contribute to building a positive, solutions‑focused finance team.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Keeping our financial records accurate, compliant, and up to date
- Managing transactions, reconciliations, and reporting through Xero
- Supporting payroll and pension administration
- Helping forecast salaries and monitor budgets
- Preparing financial reports for senior leaders and trustees
- Ensuring smooth audits and strong internal controls
- Managing banking, payment runs, petty cash, and investments
- Maintaining the organisation’s asset register
- Leading and developing the Finance Assistant
- Driving continuous improvement across finance processes
Grade/Salary: Grade 8 pts 26 - 30
Pro rata 22.5 hours: £22,670 - £24,797
FTE £37,280 - £40,777
Start Date: ASAP
Full/Part Time: Part-time 22.5 hours/week, all year round
(Flexible working hours available during our core working hours; 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri)
Location
Aspire Foundation
Gardners Lane
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 9JW
Job Description
Finance Officer Job Description
Deadline and how to apply
If you’re excited by the idea of combining financial expertise with a role that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by midday on Monday 16th February 2026.
Interviews will take place on Friday 27th February 2026