Job Description
Finance Assistant (Part-Time)
Richmond, South West London
Permanent Flexible part-time hours
£32,000 FTE
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an organised and proactive Finance Assistant to join a long established and highly respected charitable organisation based in Richmond.
Supporting the Head of Finance, you will assist with the day-to-day finance administration and bookkeeping for the charity, helping to ensure accurate financial records and smooth financial operations across the organisation.
This is a varied and rewarding role within a friendly, community-focused environment supporting older residents across almshouse communities.
The charity is flexible regarding working pattern and can consider candidates looking for:
- 3 full working days per week, or
- 4 5 shorter working days
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
- Finance Assistant
- Accounts Assistant
- Finance Administrator
- Accounts Administrator
- Purchase Ledger
- Bookkeeping
- General finance support roles
Candidates do not need experience in every aspect of the role and training/support will be provided. Experience using Sage or another accounts package is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing invoices, direct debits and standing orders
- Assisting with weekly payments and invoice coding
- Reconciling company card statements and staff expenses
- Supporting finance administration and record keeping
- Assisting with reconciliations and management accounts support
- Liaising with suppliers and responding to finance-related queries
- Maintaining accurate electronic and paper filing systems
- Supporting annual audit preparation
- Assisting with administration for board and committee meetings
- Providing general administrative support to the finance team
About You
- Previous experience within a finance, accounts or bookkeeping role
- Good Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Organised and able to manage workload effectively
- A professional, reliable and flexible approach
- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
Desirable
- Experience within the charity, housing or not-for-profit sector
- Experience using Sage or similar accounting software
- AAT qualification or currently studying towards one
This role would suit someone looking for a stable and rewarding position within a supportive organisation that genuinely makes a difference within the local community.
