Part-time Payroll and Bookkeeping Assistant

Part-time Payroll and BookKeeping Assistant (Part-Time, Remote)
Location: Sherborne, Dorset
Whilst this is a remote role, you will need to be a within  a 45 minute commutable distance from Sherborne for training and onboarding.

Our client is an innovative charity dedicated to helping students unlock their potential in mathematics. Through enrichment programmes and small-group online tutorials, they support thousands of students each year to develop confidence, reasoning, and problem-solving skills beyond the classroom.

The Opportunity
This is a brand-new, fully remote position where you’ll take the lead on finance, compliance, HR, and operational support. It’s a hands-on role with real breadth—perfect for someone who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and variety.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the organisation runs smoothly, remains compliant, and continues to scale its impact.

Key Duties include:

Finance

Managing bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial records
Processing income streams (including platforms like JustGiving and Stripe)
Gift Aid administration and claims
Payroll coordination and HMRC submissions
Producing management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and audit-ready reports
Managing payment runs, expenses, and credit control
Maintaining ledgers, fixed asset registers, and banking systems

Compliance

Acting as the key contact for regulatory matters
Managing Charity Commission reporting and annual returns
Ensuring adherence to relevant laws, policies, and the organisation’s governing framework

HR & Payroll

Acting as the first point of contact for payroll and HR queries
Administering payroll, pensions, and year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds, etc.)
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We are looking for an individual who:

Is AAT qualified or qualified by experience, with at least five years of relevant experience within finance, HR and compliance
Knowledge of the Charity or Education sectors would be advantageous but not a necessity
Has a minimum of 3 years proven payroll processing experience, including knowledge of but not limited to SSP, Maternity and Parental Leave, Sickness, Annual Leave, P60, P11Ds and pension auto enrolment
Has integrity, discretion and the ability to deal with confidential information
Is tactful, diplomatic and approachable, with the ability to deal assertively with a range of people
Has excellent IT, administration and communication skills (both written and verbal with attention to detail)

What’s on offer:

Part-time hours, Monday to Friday 5 hours per day/25 hours per week with the option to increase hours as work demands/your role develops 
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 pro rata (£22,000 - £28,000)
Training support and a period of handover will be provided by our current support providers
A competitive salary commensurate with experience
Fully remote working
Auto-enrolment employer pension contribution
Option to make additional pension contributions through salary sacrifice
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (based on a 5 hour working day)
Enhanced sick pay
1st September 2026 start date desirable

Closing date is 1st July 2026
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

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