Our growing team is on a mission to change thousands of lives through volunteering in Africa, and we’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Finance Officer to support the smooth financial operation of the business and our life-changing volunteer trips.
About us
African Adventures organises life-changing trips for groups of schools, colleges and charities to volunteer at the 25 schools we work with in developing areas of Ghana, Kenya and Zanzibar.
We’re a unique organisation that’s both tour operator and development agency. We provide a comprehensive travel service to our volunteer groups, organising everything from their flights and accommodation to their pre-departure support and fundraising ideas, whilst working closely with our partner schools in Africa to ensure we improve school facilities and educational opportunities for their students.
It’s an extremely exciting time to join our expanding team as we continue to grow our company. Due to the growth we have experienced, and expect to see over the coming years, we are in the process of relocating from Eastleigh, to new office premises in Whiteley, which are better able to accommodate our expanding team.
About You
We are excited to be looking for a new Finance Officer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on an interesting and challenging role at a unique company. It would suit a friendly, hard-working, and organised person to play a critical role in supporting the smooth financial operation of the business and our life-changing volunteer trips. This position delivers essential support with our volunteer trips.
You’ll have at least two years’ experience in a similar or transferable role and hold a diploma/certification in accounting or finance (e.g. AAT Level 2) or be working towards the qualification.
Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for this role.
Core Responsibilities
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- Prepare and post receipts, deposits, invoices, refunds, and other standard bookkeeping tasks.
- Reconciliation of accounts from bank statements.
- Process invoices, payments, and expense claims accurately and on time
- Process invoices/credit notes using accounting software (Xero).
- Manage overdue invoices and carry out follow-ups as required via email/telephone.
- Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve billing issues
- Maintain records of invoices, bills etc.
- Respond to finance-related queries from customers via telephone/email.
- Perform general administrative duties related to finance as required.
What We’re Looking For
Skills/Experience
- Minimum two years’ experience in a similar or transferable role- Essential
- Diploma/certification in accounting or finance (AAT Level 2 or equivalent) -Essential
- Highly organised -Essential
- Friendly, team-orientated attitude – Essential
- Highly motivated and a team player – Essential
- Strong written and communication skills -Essential
- Positive attitude to problem solving – Essential
- Good IT skills – Essential
- Experience of working in the school, travel or charity sector – Desirable
- Passionate about international development, volunteering, travel and education – Desirable
Additional benefits
- 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing to 30 days after five years’ service
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Enrolment onto annual company bonus scheme
- Benenden cash plan
- Benenden private healthcare
- Hybrid role with flexible working hours
Think You’ll Be a Good Fit?
Please send your CV and a covering letter, outlining why you are suitable for the role and would like to be interviewed for the position, to Michelle Simmonds, HR Officer (recruitment@africanadventures.co.uk) by 20th June 2025.
Please note that if the number of applications for the position is high, then we may decide to close the position early, so please apply as soon as possible.