Job Description

Finance Assistant

22,000 - 31,000

25 days annual leave + 3 days additional leave in between Xmas and NY + birthday off

South Derbyshire (with the option of one day WFH)

We are Beehive, founded in 2014 with a mission to provide professional, flexible, and scalable finance and operations solutions for the not-for-profit sector. What sets us apart is our approach: we go beyond being just a service provider by seamlessly integrating an efficient and effective finance and operations team into each organisation we work with.

It is a time of huge growth for us, so we are now recruiting for a Finance Assistantto work as a collaborative member of our team, delivering end-to-end finance operations for our charity clients. In this role you will report into one of our Senior Finance Managers, working closely with our internal team as well as a portfolio of charity clients. Our clients are located all over the UK, but you will be based out of our beautiful barn HQ in South Derbyshire.

Maintaining records of all receipts and payments, including expenses

Reconciling balances with the bank statements

Posting and balancing the purchase and sales ledgers

Completing the posting to the nominal ledgers

Processing payments on the electronic banking system for approval

Liaising with customers and suppliers as necessary

Gift Aid Management

Payroll preparation, payment and submissions to HMRC

Pension submissions and management of enrolment/re-enrolment

Ensuring the day-to-day financial accounting activity of each charity is undertaken efficiently and effectively

Overseeing work completed by junior team members, being a sounding board

Ensuring the junior team members follow processes and complete their tasks in a timely and accurate manner

Preparing a first draft management accounts pack for review by the Client Lead

Relevant finance experience is preferred but not essential as training will be given

A real team player who is willing to get stuck in

Excellent communication skills & able to work collaboratively with many stakeholders

Project and time management skills to juggle multiple clients, with the discipline to manage your own time and workload

Self-motivated and driven

Experience working in, or with, charitable organisations would be desirable, but not essential

In the last decade, we have expanded through word-of-mouth and now support over 50 partner charities across the UK. This is a hugely rewarding and varied role working alongside some exceptional organisations and, for the right individual, comes with the opportunity to grow as we continue to increase the number of charities we work with.

We are proud of the culture we have at Beehive and know that we work at our best when we are happy at work. You can read a bit more about our mission and values here.

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter (a maximum of one page) to info@beehiveaccounts.co.uk before 23.59 on 30 January 2026 - applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early contact is recommended!

Flexible working will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 22,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Cycle to work scheme Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Work from home
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person