Finance Assistant

Greeener and Cleaner; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A grassroots charity in London is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to support its financial administration. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing payments, and supporting payroll processes. Candidates should have experience in a finance role within a charity, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to work. The position offers flexible working hours and a supportive team environment. Apply if interested in contributing to the mission of making a positive impact on climate change.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a finance role within a UK charity.
• Bookkeeping experience ideally supported by an AAT qualification or equivalent.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence using financial systems and spreadsheets.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• An understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for the mission.

Responsibilities

• Support the financial administration and accounting function of the charity.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Process and reconcile income, including Gift Aid.
• Process supplier invoices, expense claims, petty cash, and other payments.
• Reconcile bank and nominal accounts.
• Support monthly payroll processes.
• Work collaboratively with budget holders and fundraisers.
• Contribute to the wider finance function and support the team as needed.

Skills

Experience of working in a finance role within a UK charity

Strong numerical skills

Attention to detail

Confidence using financial systems and spreadsheets

Good organisational skills

Time management skills

Clear and effective communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Job description

Finance Assistant

HOURS: Part-time, 15 hours per week, 0.4 FTE

WORKING PATTERN: Flexible- with time in person on Thursdays and Fridays

SALARY: £30,900 per annum (pro-rata salary £12,360)

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

LOCATION: Hybrid The Hub (Unit 268, Upper Mall, The Glades, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1DN) / Contingent Works (Elmfield Road, Bromley, BR1 1LW) / Working from home

ABOUT US

Greener and Cleaner is a grassroots charity founded in 2019 by local Bromley residents. We work with our community to enable, encourage and inspire action on climate change and sustainable living.

We are volunteer-led, collaborative and community-focused, with over 7,000 members and around 90 active volunteers. We value partnership, inclusivity and wellbeing, and aim to create non‑judgemental spaces that are vibrant, supportive and regenerative.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our Finance Assistant, you will support the smooth running of the charity’s financial administration. You will be organised, reliable and comfortable working with financial data, systems and processes, supporting colleagues across the organisation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support the financial administration and accounting function of the charity
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Process and reconcile income, including Gift Aid
• Process supplier invoices, expense claims, petty cash and other payments
• Reconcile bank and nominal accounts
• Support monthly payroll processes
• Work collaboratively with budget holders and fundraisers
• Contribute to the wider finance function and support the team as needed

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Experience of working in a finance role within a UK charity
• Bookkeeping experience ideally supported by an AAT qualification or equivalent
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using financial systems and spreadsheets
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Clear and effective communication skills
• An understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for Greener and Cleaner’s mission

Please note: The successful candidate will be subject to a reference and enhanced DBS check, in line with Greener and Cleaner’s safer recruitment procedures.

TO APPLY

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Greener and Cleaner, please do not hesitate to apply.