Finance Assistant

• Annual Salary: £28,958 - £30,908 DOE
• Location: West London, 1 day working from home per week
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Reed are collaborating with a UK-based charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs who are seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join their growing team. This role is a balanced mix of administrative duties and financial support, reporting directly to the Chief Financial and Operating Officer. The successful candidate will be instrumental in maintaining financial administrative systems, managing housing management functions such as rent and service charge collection, and providing IT support across the organisation.

• Input supplier invoices and produce sales invoices using QuickBooks.
• Assist in producing and reviewing end-of-month accounts, quarterly management accounts, and support year-end financial statement preparations and audits.
• Administer the organisation’s petty cash system and monitor all accounts.
• Prepare monthly salaries and manage data submissions to HMRC and pension providers.
• Collect, record, and monitor housing management functions like rent and service charges.
• Provide IT advice and support to staff, maintaining systems and being the lead contact for IT providers.
• Offer administrative support across the organisation, including handling reception duties as needed.
• Assist the Senior Management Team with managing and reporting on departmental activities.

• Relevant accounting qualification or currently studying towards one.
• Experience with accounting packages, preferably QuickBooks.
• Understanding of payroll processes, HMRC, and pension payments.
• Proficient in managing petty cash systems.
• Experience in a finance role within a charitable or social enterprise organisation is advantageous.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage own workload to meet deadlines and maintain up-to-date finance systems.
• Flexible and proactive, capable of working independently and within a team.
• Experience or awareness of support for vulnerable individuals is beneficial.

To apply for the Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.