Job Description

ROLE: FINANCE ASSISTANT

BENEFITS

Salary:

23,810 - 25,397 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours of duty:

37.5 hours per week

Responsible to:

Finance Manager

Location:

Bolton Head Office

Annual leave:

28 days per year 2 days for Eid (Pro Rata)

THE ORGANISATION

Established in 2001, Ummah Welfare Trust is a UK-based international relief and development charity. Inspired by the Islamic teachings of empathy, generosity and selflessness, the trust aims to alleviate poverty and suffering across the world, and also ensuring that the rights of those who are neglected and oppressed are fulfilled by providing sustainable development solutions relating to shelter, education, health, and spiritual wellbeing.

Knowing that we are all ultimately accountable to the Almighty, the charity strives to maintain transparency and accountability, and as such the charity also has a full and transparent audit trail from the donor to the beneficiary.

To find out more about the organisation please visit our website on: https://uwt.org/

THE ROLE

UWT are looking for a dynamic Finance Assistant to administer several areas of work within the Finance Department's operations.

The ideal candidate will provide professional, financial and administration support to the Finance Manager and other staff, particularly at the head office.

FINANCE DUTIES

Assist the Finance Manager in managing and maintaining accurate financial records. Input financial data into relevant spreadsheets and systems with speed and accuracy. Ensure all income and charitable expenditure is correctly recorded and reconciled. Facilitate and perform reconciliation of all ledgers and bank accounts on a monthly basis. Ensure all financial transactions comply with UWT policies and procedures. Prepare banking documents in the absence of relevant staff. Monitor bank accounts on a daily basis and conduct monthly reconciliations. Upload income data to UWT's database (Progress). Working with financial operation modules and bank reconciliation modules in accounting software.

ADMINISTATION DUTIES

Provide admin support and associated tasks; prepare routine correspondence as required by the Finance Manager. Maintain UWT's database as the main reference for information on donations, charitable and administration expenditures. Assist UWT staff with routine finance tasks as well as mail outs, collating monitoring information etc. Communicating effectively with Senior Managers/staffs, suppliers, funding bodies/payment departments and staff.

GENERAL DUTIES

Attend supervision sessions and staff meetings. Carry out occasional other duties as agreed within supervision to develop the aims of the organisation. To have a collaborative and flexible approach to work undertaken by UWT. Dealing with donor/supplier queries effectively via email or by telephone. To undertake any other duties as prescribed by the organisation or the Finance Manager including attending events.
The above duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive. The successful candidate will also carry out other responsibilities and duties that are commensurate to this role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Part qualified accountant or BSc degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics (or equivalent) (Desirable)

Experience

Experience of providing good customer services (Essential) Experience of inputting data using in computer spread sheets or databases (Essential) Experience in bookkeeping (Essential)

Skills/Abilities

Skilled in handling a busy workload, multi-tasking, managing conflicting priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced and pressured environment (Essential) Positive attitude when working individually and with others, with an adaptable and flexible working style (Essential) Ability to contribute in the preparation of reports (Essential) Proficient in MS Office especially MS Excel (Essential) Skilled in using financial software and accounting systems like Sage etc. (Desirable)

Knowledge and understanding

Strong Basic knowledge and understanding of financial and accounting procedures (Essential)

Other

Personal conduct and delivery of work should comply with the values and culture of Ummah Welfare Trust (Essential) The ability to occasionally adapt working hours to meet the requirements of the organisation (Essential)

HOW TO APPLY

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The closing date for applications is

30th September 2025

, although the position may close sooner if the right candidate is found.

To apply for this role, please email your CV and Covering Letter to

vacancies@uwt.org

Please ensure that you

address how you satisfy each of the criteria in the person specification in your covering letter.

For more information or discussion about the role please contact: 01204 661049

Please note: applications from recruitment agencies are not welcome.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,810.00-25,397.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Enhanced paternity leave Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person