Finance Officer

Colchester United FC; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional community charity in Colchester is seeking a part-time Finance Officer to support day-to-day finance operations. This role requires an organised and proactive individual to handle administrative tasks and collaborate with teams to ensure smooth processes. The position will initially work at the Head Office in Tiptree and later shift to the Shrub End Community Centre in Colchester. Candidates should possess enthusiasm and a strong work ethic, with a flexible schedule of 16-32 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and capable individual with a strong work ethic.
• Organised and proactive with the ability to manage tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day Finance operations for CUCF.
• Handle administrative and operational tasks for smooth internal processes.
• Collaborate with the Finance team and Senior Leadership Team.
• Initially liaise with the Head Office Finance team.

Job description

Overview

Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) is the official charity of Colchester United Football Club, providing high quality Participation, Health & Inclusion, and Education Programmes to 10,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week.

CUCF are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, capable, and committed Finance Officer with high standards and strong work ethic on a part-time basis (16-32 hours per week, a job share would also be considered).

We are seeking an organised and proactive individual to support the day-to-day Finance operations for CUCF. Working closely with our Senior Leadership Team, you’ll handle a broad range of administrative and operational tasks, ensuring the smooth running of key internal processes.

Initially, you’ll work closely with the Finance team at Head Office in Tiptree; longer term this role will evolve into a standalone position based at Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, Colchester, CO2 9BG.

Job Pack: Please see the Job Pack for more information – CLICK HERE

Application: Please apply with a CV and Covering Letter.

Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day Finance operations for CUCF.
• Handle a broad range of administrative and operational tasks to ensure the smooth running of key internal processes.
• Collaborate with the Finance team and Senior Leadership Team as required.
• Initially liaise with the Head Office Finance team; longer term operate as a standalone role at the Colchester location.

Details

• Hours: Part-time (16-32 hours per week; a job share would be considered).
• Location: Head Office in Tiptree initially; longer term Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, Colchester, CO2 9BG.
• Start date: ASAP
• Closing date: Friday 20 February 2026 (applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).
• Consent: Satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks are required.

For further details, please contact [e-mail].