Job Description

Finance Assistant
Location: Central London (Charing Cross) / Hybrid - 1 day per week in office preferred
Pay: 18.68 per hour plus 2.25 per hour holiday pay (equivalent to 34,000 FTE pro rata)
Duration: Temporary for 3-months
Hours of work: Part-time - 2 days per week (14 hours), flexible working available
Are you a skilled finance professional with charity sector experience, looking for a flexible part-time opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a period of organisational transformation?
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a small charity based in Central London to recruit a Finance Assistant for a 3-month temporary contract. This newly created role will provide vital support to the Head of Finance, helping to manage day-to-day finance operations and clear a backlog of tasks following a major restructure and rebrand.
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the Xero finance system
• Manage the purchase ledger, including processing invoices and payments
• Reconcile bank accounts and fundraising income
• Oversee and submit Gift Aid claims (experience essential)
• Support financial reporting and audits
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure financial clarity
• Assist with CRM-related finance tasks

What we are looking for:

• Charity Finance Experience: Proven experience in finance roles within the charity sector
• Xero Proficiency: Confident in using Xero for day-to-day financial management
• Gift Aid Knowledge: Hands-on experience with Gift Aid processes and submissions
• CRM Familiarity: Experience using CRM systems (Beacon or similar)
• Attention to Detail: Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Flexible and Independent: Able to work autonomously and adapt to changing priorities

Working Arrangements

• 2 days per week (14 hours), with flexibility on how hours are spread
• Ideally 1 day per week in-office (Tuesday-Thursday preferred)
• Hybrid working available
• Interviews to be held online on Tuesday 14 October
• Start date: Mid-October, subject to compliance and onboarding

How to Apply
Please send your up-to-date CV via the link below. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly. Interviews will be scheduled for Tuesday 14 October, with a view to starting the successful candidate the following week.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

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