Finance Assistant - England

NFP People Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated charity in the UK is seeking a meticulous Finance Assistant to support their financial operations. This remote role involves managing purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, and various financial processes. Ideal candidates should possess strong bookkeeping skills and proficiency in Sage 50, along with a proactive and organised approach. Join a values-led team committed to making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experienced bookkeeper or Finance Assistant.
• Confident with digital tools and financial data management.
• Highly organised and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger processes and prepare BACS payment runs.
• Handle staff and freelance expense payments.
• Sales invoicing and customer accounts management.
• Perform daily/weekly bank postings and reconciliations.
• Monitor the finance inbox and resolve queries.

Skills

Strong experience in a similar finance role

Proficiency in accounting software (ideally Sage 50)

Confident use of MS Excel and Outlook

Understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes

Experience with BACS payments and bank reconciliations

Education

AAT qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Sage 50

Beacon CRM

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We are seeking a meticulous and motivated Finance Assistant to support smooth financial operations within a friendly and purpose driven charity.

Position: Finance Assistant
Salary: £27,000 per annum, pro rata
Location: Remote (with occasional in-person meetings)
Hours: hours per week FTE (35 hours considered)
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

As Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial activities within a small, collaborative finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will ensure the organisation’s accounting, bank reconciliation, purchase and sales ledger processes are efficient and accurate.

Working primarily with Sage 50 Accounts and Beacon CRM in a digital environment, you will support monthly routines, income postings, supplier payments, credit control, and preparation for year-end audit.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Managing purchase ledger processes and preparing BACS payment runs
• Handling staff and freelance expense payments
• Sales invoicing, customer accounts and credit control
• Daily/weekly bank postings and reconciliations
• Monthly credit card postings and reconciliation
• Monitoring the finance inbox and resolving queries from staff, suppliers and clients
• Posting income from donations and subscriptions, and updating CRM records
• Supporting the Finance Manager with reconciliations, audit preparation, and process improvements

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong bookkeeping skills and attention to detail, who enjoys remote working and making a real difference in a not-for-profit environment.

About You

You’ll be an experienced bookkeeper or Finance Assistant, confident with digital tools and able to manage financial data accurately and efficiently. You will be highly organised, proactive, and capable of working independently to meet deadlines.

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• Strong experience in a similar finance role
• Proficiency in accounting software (ideally Sage 50)
• Confident use of MS Excel and Outlook
• Understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes
• Experience with BACS payments and bank reconciliations
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to support process improvements

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector
• AAT qualification (or working towards)
• Familiarity with Beacon CRM or similar systems
• Understanding of charity accounting or fund accounting principles

About the Organisation

This inspiring charity brings the healing power of live music to people in healthcare settings across the UK. With a mission to improve wellbeing through musical engagement, their work reaches thousands of patients, families, and staff each year. You’ll be joining a values-led team dedicated to creativity, compassion and community.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:

Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, Finance Officer, Accounts Payable Assistant, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Finance Administrator, Assistant Accountant, Charity Finance Assistant.