Finance Assistant

Chain of Hope; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization based in London is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to support financial operations. This role involves processing payments, managing records, and ensuring accuracy in bookkeeping. The ideal candidate has strong finance experience, particularly with Sage 50. You will work in a vibrant office and enjoy benefits like access to an on-site gym and private healthcare.

Benefits

Access to on-site gym

In-house cafés and excellent food options

Private healthcare plan for permanent staff

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Finance purchase ledger role within a charity.
• Capability to grasp information quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, accountable, and cooperative in approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Finance email inbox.
• Maintain supplier invoice records in electronic folders.
• Process weekly supplier and expense payment runs.
• Raise Purchase Orders.
• Record cash book entries in Sage.

Skills

Finance purchase ledger experience

Sage 50 experience

High level of numeracy

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

FINANCE ASSISTANT

Workplace: Hybrid working. Hammersmith FORA office.

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Hours of Work: 3 days – 22.5 hours

Salary: £30k FTE (18K pro rata)

ABOUT YOU

Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for numbers and organisation? We’re on the lookout for a proactive and experienced part time Finance Assistant to be a vital part of our Finance team. In this role, you’ll help keep our financial operations running smoothly, ensuring accuracy in records, supporting payment processes, and maintaining accurate financial administration.

You’ll work in our small finance team, primarily working to on processing supplier payments, raising purchase orders and day to day bookkeeping entries.

We work in a fast- paced environment, so will be looking for someone with meticulous organisational skills who can prioritse effectively to support the wider team at Chain of Hope.

Key Attributes:

• Previous experience of working in Finance purchase ledger role within a charity.
• Grasp information quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Sage 50 experience essential
• High level of numeracy and the ability to use initiative to solve problems proactively.
• Collaborative, accountable and cooperative approach.
• Work independently and flexibly.
• The ability to manage and meet deadlines.

KEY AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The key areas of work for this post are:

• Manage the Finance email inbox
• Maintaining supplier invoice records in electronic folders
• Process weekly supplier and expense payment runs
• Raise Purchase Orders
• Cash book entries receipts and payments in sage
• Credit Card entries

In addition to the key areas of work detailed above, it is understood that there will be times when you may be called upon to complete tasks outside of your remit. As a small organisation, it is important to support your colleagues wherever possible so long as it is not to the detriment of your own responsibilities.

Additional benefits

As part of our team, you'll enjoy working from our beautiful, modern office at FORA Hammersmith – a vibrant, design-led workspace in the heart of West London. Benefits include access to an on-site gym and in-house cafés, baristas, and stocked kitchens providing excellent food and drink options throughout the day. Chain of Hope also offers a private healthcare plan for permanent staff.

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply now' button below. Please upload your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 19th August 2025.