Finance Solution Training Officer 

Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 gross per annum depending on skills and experience 

Location: Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire, 

Hybrid working opportunities available 

Full Time – 35 Hours per Week 

Fixed-Term Contract until the end of September 2025 

Closing date: 18 November 2024 

Interviews: Interviews are planned for 22 November 2024, however, please note that we will be reviewing applications as and when they come in and interviewing on a rolling basis, therefore we may close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date. 

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature. 

‘Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!’ 

Our future has to be wilder! 

We are seeking a Finance Solution Training Officer to join our cause. 

We are looking for someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills to train staff to use our new finance solution. Experience of working with a finance solution is required, along with a good understanding of financial processes i.e. purchase orders and invoices, sales invoices, and budgeting. You will have previous experience in training staff and will be working with staff of all levels of seniority, with varying financial abilities. Strong organisation skills are essential with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively and meet deadlines. 

You’ll need a proven track record of success in a similar role and the skills and experience to deliver real impact in the team and across the Trust. Of key importance is that Staff become confident to use the system and have a point of contact for assistance throughout the finance solution implementation and first five to six months of use. 

You’ll report to the Finance Manager and need to be an excellent communicator, ability to train others and team player as you’ll be part of the support function in the Finance Department that sits within the Business and Resources team for a forward looking, innovative Charity that works in a beautiful area of the country. 

This is a great opportunity to work across all teams and use your skills to assist the team at a time when we continue to develop our financial management system, helping staff transition, whilst finding efficiencies with the new system and in turn the help the trust to achieve its objectives and 2030 Wilder Strategy. 

Wild About Inclusion! 

As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work.  We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

We are happy to talk hybrid working 

This role will be based at our office in Curdridge, however, we are happy to consider a hybrid working routine, with a proportion of the week spent working from home.  We are a local charity and so applicants should be able to routinely access our office and other locations around the county as necessary. 

 In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below. 

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools.