Job Description

About us

LoveBristol is a small business in Bristol BS1 3RZ. We are social, creative and community focussed.

Our work environment includes:

Lively atmosphere Modern office setting Relaxed atmosphere Regular social events Casual work attire Flexible working hours
LoveBristol is a Church and Charity, based mostly in Stokes Croft but with a passion for the whole city. We are a not-for-profit organisation supported by a combination of social enterprise, gifts and grant-aided support. Our core values are: Community, Creativity and Care and we aim to provide resources that will enable marginalised and vulnerable people to find connection, friendship and support.

We are looking for a Financial Administrator to join our team, assisting with bookkeeping, a number of accounts and various financial tasks.

Role Title: Financial Administrator

Beginning Pay Rate: To be discussed upon interview

Hours: Approximately 25 hours per week in office, timing to be agreed, with additional hours needed for yearly budget planning, year-end, yearly financial review and major deadlines.

Contract: Permanent

Location: 123 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RZ

Key Areas of Responsibility

The Financial administrator provides effective and efficient day to day financial support to LoveBristol church and its social enterprises. This role involves management of records of purchase, receipts, and payments.

The role requires financial administration for several different busy enterprises, as such the candidate will be required to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, perseverance
and be a quick learner.

This role reports to the Trustees. The Financial Administrator works closely with the Chair of Trustees and other enterprise managers. The Financial Administrator corresponds with the Board of Trustees, The Charity accountants and other external bodies providing reports as needed for board purposes.

Financial Weekly/Bi-weekly Bank deposits.

Monthly Payroll.

Invoicing & Bill Payment.

Reconciling Bank Statements.

Reconciling with QuickBooks on a monthly basis in preparation for year end.

Managing debit cards - collating receipts and reconciling.

Maintain and enter monthly Donor donations.

Correspond with Trustees in preparation for yearly budget & regular board reports.

Work with Accountants on yearly internal financial review.

Qualifications

Sympathy with the Christian faith and an aligned vision with our Charity's hope to love and serve God and the Bristol community.

Good organisational skills essential and willingness to learn.

Ideally trained in bookkeeping (Payroll, government business requirements, non-profit charity government requirements, T4's, Year-end preparation for accountant, Charity Giftaid return experience a bonus, accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc.)

Some experience of accounting software - QuickBooks preferable but not essential as training available, preferably Quickbooks online.

Possess good knowledge of Google Sheets

Possess superior communication skills, servant leadership and teamwork skills.

Demonstrate ability to professionally manage highly confidential information.

Demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills.

Be committed to continued learning, maintaining professional and technical knowledge.

Energetic and professional.

Flexible and willing to adapt to changing organisational needs.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,000.00-25,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 25 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount
Application question(s):

What is your experience of working for a Church or Charity?
Experience:

bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred) Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/09/2025
Expected start date: 01/10/2025