Finance Assistant

MacKenzie King; England; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

MacKenzie King are seeking a part-time Finance Assistant for a local Suffolk charity, to manage day-to-day accounting and support the wider team. The role blends office-based and hybrid working, with regular commuting to the office.

You will handle end-to-end purchase ledger processing, supplier accounts, Gift Aid, and basic reporting, contributing to accurate financial information for effective service delivery. Xero experience and charity background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with Xero
• Setting up Gift Aid
• Previous charity experience
• Experience in a standalone finance role
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility to the needs of the charity

Responsibilities

• End-to-end purchase ledger processing, ensuring accuracy and timely supplier payments
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts and records
• Managing the accounts inbox, responding to queries and prioritising workload effectively
• Performing regular bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Processing and administering Gift Aid claims
• Producing basic financial reports and carrying out data analysis
• Processing employee expenses in line with charity policies
• Managing and resolving supplier, customer, and internal finance queries

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Time management

Flexibility

Organisational skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

MacKenzie King are working with a fantastic local charity that provides an essential service to families across Suffolk, supporting a wide range of people through difficult times. Due to continued demand for their services, the charity is now looking to appoint a part-time Finance Assistant to manage the day-to-day accounting function, enabling other members of staff to focus on delivering vital support to the community.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Finance Assistant who can take ownership of their workload, work independently and provide accurate, meaningful financial information to help the charity operate as effectively and efficiently as possible. This role offers a blend of office-based and hybrid working. The successful candidate will need to be able to commute to the office regularly and play an active role within the wider team.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• End-to-end purchase ledger processing, ensuring accuracy and timely supplier payments
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts and records
• Managing the accounts inbox, responding to queries and prioritising workload effectively
• Performing regular bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Processing and administering Gift Aid claims
• Producing basic financial reports and carrying out data analysis
• Processing employee expenses in line with charity policies
• Managing and resolving supplier, customer, and internal finance queries

Qualifications and experience

• Experience with Xero
• Setting up Gift Aid
• Previous charity experience
• Experience in a standalone finance role
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility to the needs of the charity