Finance Administrator

Somerset Community Foundation; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking an energetic Finance Administrator to manage financial processes efficiently. In this role, you will maintain accurate financial records, assist with administrative tasks, and support the Senior Finance Manager in preparing monthly accounts and annual audits. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause, ensuring the charity's financial health while helping to build strong communities. If you are passionate about finance and want to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administration or finance role is essential.
• Strong IT skills and experience with accounting software are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and carry out financial administrative tasks.
• Support the Senior Finance Manager with monthly management accounts.

Skills

Administration

Finance

IT skills

Accounting software

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Finance Administrator

Closing date: Wednesday, 5 February

About Somerset Community Foundation

Somerset Community Foundation is a grant-making charity that provides simple, rewarding, and impactful ways for donors to make a difference on their doorstep, helping to build strong communities where everyone can thrive. They believe that real and lasting change can only be created when communities are at the heart of that change.

The charity is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Finance Administrator who will ensure that their financial processes are carried out efficiently, effectively, accurately, and in a timely manner.

The post-holder will help to maintain accurate financial records, carry out financial administrative tasks, and support the Senior Finance Manager with preparation for monthly management accounts and annual audit and reporting.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working in an administration or finance role, strong IT skills, and experience of accounting software. An AAT qualification and an understanding of the role of local charities, voluntary organisations, and social enterprises is desirable but not essential.

Salary: £24,500 - £26,500 (FTE)
Weekly hours: 30
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Shepton Mallet

For more information, or to apply, please visit the Somerset Community Foundation website.