Finance Assistant

Three Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected charitable organisation to recruit a Finance Assistant on a 1-year fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and collaborative finance team at an exciting time of change. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the organisation's move towards more efficient, technology-driven finance processes while helping to deliver high-quality day-to-day financial operations.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and Head of Finance, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role and wants to contribute to meaningful organisational improvement.

Why Work Here?

Salary of £30,000 - £34,000 FTE (depending on experience)

1-year fixed-term contract

Opportunity to support exciting finance systems and process improvements

Friendly, supportive and values-led working environment

Varied role with exposure to all aspects of transactional finance

Opportunity to develop your finance systems and payroll knowledge

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Chance to make a positive impact within a purpose-driven organisation

Job

The role of Finance Assistant will give you the opportunity to

Process purchase invoices and maintain the purchase ledger

Prepare weekly supplier payment runs

Process electronic payments for approval

Manage petty cash and company credit card reconciliations

Support staff purchasing processes and finance system integrations

Process supplier statements and reconcile accounts

Assist with payroll administration, timesheet processing and pension administration

Prepare sales invoices and support credit control activities

Assist with month-end reporting and financial analysis

Support the preparation of information for the annual audit

Maintain accurate financial records and documentation

Assist with the review and improvement of finance processes and procedures

Support finance transformation projects, including automation and systems improvements

Provide excellent support to colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation

You

As a Finance Assistant, you will ideally possess the following

Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeping role

A finance-related qualification or relevant practical experience

Strong bookkeeping and transactional finance experience

Experience processing purchase and sales invoices

Good understanding of reconciliations, payments and financial controls

Experience using finance systems such as Xero, Sage Payroll or similar

Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

High levels of accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Flexible, proactive and solutions-focused approach

Experience of payroll processing or working within the charity sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are "striving for brilliance" and "relatability".

We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this opportunity is the right fit for you.

Should this role be of interest, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.