Finance Assistant

Working with a respected charity in Leeds, we are recruiting for an experienced Finance Officer on a part time basis for this long term, temporary opportunity. Working closely to support the charities Finance Manager, the successful candidate will ensure accurate record keeping, compliance and regulatory requirements. Maintaining strong financial controls and making informed decisions to support the charity. Working 15-22.5 hours a week in this hybrid role, as a Finance Assistant key duties will include;

• Maintain accurate financial records using accounting systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Process purchase invoices, expenses, and supplier payments
• Issue sales invoices and monitor income, including grants and donations
• Manage petty cash and employee expenses
• Support bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow
• Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to provide financial guidance
• Provide administrative support to the finance function as required

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Support budget monitoring and variance analysis
• Prepare financial reports

• Maintain appropriate financial controls and procedures
• Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Assist with funding claims and grant reporting requirements

• Support payroll processing
• Maintain accurate staff payroll records, pensions, and statutory deductions

This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance assistant to support in this long term, possibly temp to perm opportunity, with flexible working options, the ideal candidate will be;

• Experience in a similar finance role
• Confident, positive, and friendly approach
• Knowledge of financial procedures and controls, bookkeeping practices/procedures
• Proficient in MS Office skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook programmes
• Working knowledge of MS Dynamics
• Experience in credit control/debt collection & online banking
• Good working knowledge of Xero or similar accounting package
• Experience of composing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts
• Experience of Grant Funding
• Experience of working in the voluntary sector
• Experience of payroll systems
• AAT Level 2 (or working towards)

If you are an experienced finance assistant, looking for a part time opportunity please submit your CV for review. Please note if you have not heard from us within 7 days your application was unsuccessful.