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.