Finance Assistant

Confidential; Halifax; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,500 - £26,000 pro rata

Pension 8%

20 days holiday pro rata + Bank Hols

Extended Easter and Christmas breaks

Flexible working

Job summary

Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) seeks a part-time Finance Assistant in Halifax to support the accounts function. You will manage banking records, reconciliations and transaction processing while assisting with payroll, reporting and VAT submissions.

With 17.5 hours per week across three (or four/five) days, the role offers flexible working, pro rata salary up to £26,000 (FTE), and an 8% pension contribution. A rewarding opportunity to enable charitable impact in Calderdale.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting finance functions and maintaining financial records.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Familiarity with accounting systems and CRM software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain banking records and complete reconciliations.
• Process financial transactions using accounting and CRM systems.
• Manage invoices, payments and purchase ledger entries.
• Support financial reporting, budget monitoring and payroll preparation.
• Prepare quarterly VAT submissions and donor/gift aid administration.

Job description

Finance Assistant

Halifax, West Yorkshire

About Us

Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) is a multi-award-winning Halifax-based charity and one of 47 UK Community Foundations.

Every year, we award grants supporting hundreds of charities and volunteer groups across our area/district, addressing inequalities, investing in brighter futures and enabling positive change.

Working with generous individuals, businesses and public sector organisations, we have distributed over £36 million in grants to a diverse range of causes in local communities across Calderdale.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join us on a permanent, part-time basis, working 17.5 hours per week over agreed three days, however, these hours can be worked over four or five days.

The Benefits

• Salary of £24,500 - £26,000 (FTE) pro rata, dependent on qualifications and experience
• Employer's contribution to your pension of 8%
• 20 days' holiday (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays
• Extended Easter and Christmas breaks
• Flexible working available

One day holiday added for every year of service for the first five years to a maximum of 25 days per year

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced or qualified accountancy support professional with strong accounting systems knowledge and excellent attention to detail to join our award-winning charity.

So, if you're looking for a flexible finance role where your work can support meaningful change across Calderdale, read on.

The Role

As a Finance Assistant, you will deliver accurate financial records and support the smooth running of our accounts function.

Specifically, supporting the Finance Manager, you will maintain banking records, complete reconciliations and process financial transactions using the accounting and CRM systems.

You will also manage invoices, payments and purchase ledger entries, ensuring financial information is accurate and up to date.

Additionally, you will support financial reporting, budget monitoring and payroll preparation, helping to ensure the organisation meets its financial obligations.

Your role will also involve:

• Maintaining membership and donation records
• Preparing Gift Aid claims and donor correspondence
• Processing grant payments and online banking transactions
• Preparing quarterly VAT submissions