Job Description

Venus is looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our vibrant team. The successful application will be based at our Bootle Centre with some remote working. You will assist and support the Finance Officer to carry out a range of practical accounting tasks, working towards the collation, checking and analysis of financial information that can then be utilised by senior staff, trustees and accountants. Venus is a growing charity with multiple income streams. We are seeking to employ someone with an in depth understanding of accounting procedures, software systems and preferably charity finances.

Venus is a 30 year old grassroots charity in the heart of the community. We provide practical advice and emergency support, mental health services, a place to live and support for homeless people and weekly activities for our local community in Bootle and across Sefton.

Venus is an equal opportunities employer who believes passionately that our team should represent the diversity of the communities that we support. We are committed to providing a place of work that provides fair and equal career growth and learning opportunities to all its employees. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind within our company and we celebrate creating a culture offering opportunity for all; regardless of race, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs.

Finance Assistant & Person Specification

Job purpose - To assist and support the Finance Officer to carry out a range of practical accounting tasks, working towards the collation, checking and analysis of financial information that can then be utilised by senior staff, trustees and accountants.

Reports to / Line Manager - CEO/Finance Officer

Department - Finance

Hours per week - 16

Venus Grade 4

Role & Responsibilities and Core Competencies

*Ad hoc duties commensurate with your role are also included in the below

Assist and support the Finance Officer in the following areas:

Strategic Planning and Evaluation

Keep team members informed of financial progress, changes, deadlines and other information as required through agreed internal communication processes. Ensure that your work is carried out within Venus mission, aims, objectives, policies and procedures. Ensure that good practice is adhered to, monitored and further developed.

Monitoring and Compliance

Administer payroll for Venus and other partner organisations as required. Liaise with management team, colleagues, commissioning bodies and trustees. Arrange payments of/raising invoices and reconciliation. Undertake financial administration. Monitor financial transactions. Bookkeeping. Prepare accounts, reports, budgets and financial statements. Ensure compliance with taxation legislation. Advise on and control income and expenditure budgets. Ensure compliance with financial database vendor license agreement. Perform daily administrative duties i.e. handling telephone calls, responding to emails, communicating with suppliers and managing records etc. Ensure that finance systems run efficiently and regularly review them against SMART and LEAN principles. Ensure data is adequately and regularly backed up and archived. Ensure that all data is secure from unauthorised access. Ensure that data is stored in accordance with Data Protection Regulations. Keep up to date on all personal financial qualifications

Relationships and Engagement

Ensure that your work is carried out within Venus mission, aims, objectives, policies and procedures. Work alongside and in partnership with other statutory, voluntary & community organisations. Work as part of a team and attend team meetings, team days and activities. Participate in supervision, appraisal and training on a planned basis.

Person Specification

Essential:

Experience in the use of Excel and Quickbooks A bookkeeping related qualification Experience of computerised accounting packages Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office software, particularly in the use of spreadsheets. Organisational skills with a thorough, methodical approach. Attention to detail. Clear interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Mathematical and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated and competent with managing own workload. Ability to work on own and as part of a team. Ability to maintain high professional standards in adherence to Venus policies, procedures and objectives. Ability and understanding of highest standards of confidentiality at all times.

Desirable:

Previous experience in charity finances and accounts

For more information and to apply, click on the link and download an application pack from our website.

Closing date: 05/01/2026

Shortlisting: 09/01/2026

Interviews: 19/01/2026

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12,162.00 per year

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Life insurance Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: In person