Finance Assistant (Fixed-Term – Maternity Cover)

Money Advice Trust; London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Money Advice Trust is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant for a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave until August 2026. The candidate will support financial operations with a focus on purchase ledger management, processing payments, and maintaining financial records, contributing to a charity that helps individuals facing financial difficulties.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
• Familiarity with accounting software, preferably NetSuite.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Responsibilities

• Accurately processing purchase invoices and credit notes.
• Manage the finance inbox and respond to queries from staff and suppliers.
• Support the supplier payment process, including manual payments.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Time Management

Customer-Focused Attitude

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Finance Assistant (Fixed-Term – Maternity Cover)

Salary £30,258 per annum

Location London (Hybrid)

This is a Temporary , Full Time vacancy that will close in 6 days at 23:59 BST .

The Role

Fixed Term Contract until August 2026 (maternity cover)

Full Time (35 hours per week)

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our Finance team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with finance experience who is looking to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation that supports people facing financial difficulty across the UK.

As Finance Assistant, you will support the day-to-day financial processing and operations of the Trust, with a particular focus on maintaining accurate purchase ledger records, processing supplier invoices, and supporting outgoing payments. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure transactions are processed efficiently and in line with our financial procedures.

Your key responsibilities will include:

· Accurately processing purchase invoices and credit notes, ensuring correct VAT treatment

· Manage the finance inbox and respond to queries from staff and suppliers

· Support the supplier payment process, including manual payments and payment runs

· Perform supplier statement reconciliations and credit card account reconciliation

· Assist with the month-end and year-end close, including audit preparation

· Support general ledger reconciliations and ad hoc finance-related projects

· Provide a high standard of service to both internal and external stakeholders

Our ideal candidate will have:

· At least 1 year’s experience in a similar finance or accounting role

· Familiarity with accounting software (NetSuite experience is an advantage)

· Strong working knowledge of Excel and Adobe Acrobat Pro

· Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach

· Clear and effective communication skills

· Ability to manage time effectively and work both independently and collaboratively

· A positive, customer-focused attitude

Sound like a good fit? We’d love to hear from you! Send us your CV and a short cover letter (max 400 words) telling us how you meet the criteria in the job description and why you’d be

a great addition to our team. Please do not include your name or personal details on the supporting statement.

We are looking for talented individuals and therefore, we value authentic applications and prefer to see your own words and experiences reflected in your application. Please refrain from using AI-generated content, as we want to understand your genuine interest in this role and your own unique perspective.

If you need any adjustments to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to discuss them with you.

We reserve the right to close the role early should we receive high numbers of applications. To avoid disappointment, please apply as soon as possible.

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We take diversity seriously and are committed to making diversity and inclusion a part of everything we do. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Our vision, underpinned by our values, be balanced, be supportive, be innovative, is to be a place where everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and to make the Money Advice Trust an employer of choice.

We are committed to working in an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We use a blind recruitment system which hides your personal details such as name, address, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, educational institution to ensure all candidates are on a level playing field. Personal details will only be revealed once the application has been shortlisted.

Money Advice Trust

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