Finance Administrator

IUCN; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

IUCN is seeking a Finance Support role to assist the finance team with daily accounting tasks. Ideal candidates will possess previous finance experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel. The position promotes equality and inclusivity, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a finance role is required.
• Good organisational skills and motivation to learn are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial accounting functions.
• Process purchase invoices and update supplier accounts.
• Assist in monthly bank reconciliations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy including Excel

Ability to multi-task

Fluency in written and oral English

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

This position will provide support on a wide spectrum of finance tasks. The holder of this role will support the finance team to carry out the day-to-day financial accounting functions of TRAFFIC International, as described below.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Finance Support Duties:

1. Processing of purchase invoices including matching with purchase orders
2. Update supplier accounts and send out remittance advices
3. Checking and processing of expense forms
4. Updating PayPal donations records for TRAFFIC
5. Managing the finance email
6. Supporting the process around bank payments
7. Support FSO with the monthly bank reconciliations for TRAFFIC Global bank accounts
8. Support FSO with raising of sales invoices and requests for funds
9. Support the finance team in timely submission and approvals of timesheets and collation of monthly project hours for approval by the Project Support Unit
10. Archiving of financial files and information
11. Analysis of credit card statements and collation of supporting receipts
12. Supporting the FSO with updating regional payment schedules and filing of supporting documentation
13. Ad hoc administrative tasks as asked for by the finance team
14. Undertakes any other duties appropriate to the grade that may be determined from time to time by the Director of Operations

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience working in a finance role
• Good organisational skills, with experience gathering, analysing and presenting accurate information
• Good computer literacy skills including Excel
• Ability to multi-task and work well within a team
• Be motivated, keen to learn and able to work on own initiative when required
• Good fluency in written and oral English required

Candidates must have the Right to Live and Work in the United Kingdom.

We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity, and working inclusively across our entire organisation. TRAFFIC encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups and candidates with disabilities, to contribute to meaningful change in the field of legal and sustainable trade of wild species.