Finance Assistant
We are seeking a Finance Assistant to support a busy charity head office finance team and help ensure animals receive the care they deserve.
Position: Finance Assistant
Salary: £12.40 - £12.60 per hour (£7,737.60 - £7,862.40 per annum)
Location: Head Office, Tyler’s Way, Watford-by-Pass, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8WT
Hours: Part-time, 12 hours per week (flexible working pattern)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 5th September 2025 (may close early if filled)
About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of the finance function, ensuring accurate processing and reporting of key financial data.
Key responsibilities include:
- Processing monthly financial transactions and reconciling with Sage and bank statements
- Nominal account code analysis
- Preparing month-end accruals, depreciation, and prepayments
- Producing monthly centre analysis reports for income and expenditure trend analysis
- Supporting administrative tasks required within the finance function
- Providing support and cover for other members of the finance team
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to meet deadlines and work efficiently
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with working knowledge of Sage Accounts
- Positive, proactive, and a great team player
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service
About the Organisation
The organisation is a rescue and rehoming charity with five rehoming centres and five charity shops operating across the south of England. They are a charity that never stops caring for its animals and people, working towards a world where every pet thrives in a loving home.
As part of their commitment to making the charity a great place to work, they offer:
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, rising to 38 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rata for part time staff)
- Group Life Assurance
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Finance Administrator, Bookkeeper, Payroll and Accounts Assistant
