Finance Administrator / Bookkeeper - up to 10 hours a week

Huntress - Leeds; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community charity in East Leeds is seeking an experienced finance and payroll professional for a part-time role of up to 10 hours per week. You will oversee financial systems, manage invoicing, and prepare reports to support decision-making, while living the charity's values of kindness and community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial administration or bookkeeping, preferably in the charity sector.
• Confidence in using accounting software.
• Skill in preparing and communicating financial documents.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the charity's financial systems, managing invoices, and reconciling accounts.
• Preparing financial reports and budget forecasts.
• Coordinating with an external payroll partner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Experience in financial administration or bookkeeping

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Are you experienced in Finance and Payroll, Local to East Leeds and looking for a role working up to 10 hours a week?

My client, a lovely community charity need your support!

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing the charity's financial systems (QuickBooks), keeping records accurate, managing invoices, and reconciling accounts
• Coordinating with an external payroll partner to ensure staff are paid accurately and on time
• Preparing financial reports, budget projections, and forecasts to support decision-making at leadership level
• Handling essential finance tasks, including banking, payments processing, and managing petty cash
• Leading on the completion and timely submission of annual accounts and statutory returns
• Monitoring bank accounts, ensuring access controls and oversight mechanisms are secure and effective
• Offering financial guidance in internal meetings and addressing queries from team members and trustees
• Contributing to broader organisational work, showing flexibility and initiative in supporting additional responsibilities as needed

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will live the charity's core values of kindness, trust, and community.

Your skills and experience will include:

• Proven experience in financial administration or bookkeeping, preferably within the charity or voluntary sector
• Confidence in using accounting software (QuickBooks experience is advantageous)
• Skill in preparing and communicating financial documents and reports for diverse audiences
• Exceptional attention to detail and a structured, organised working style
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, building positive working relationships
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to engage with wider aspects of the organisation's work as needed

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.