Finance Assistant: Invoicing, Procurement & Impact

LGBT Jobs; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holidays 33 days pro rata

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

On-site canteen

Training & qualifications

Life assurance 4x salary

Job summary

Portland Charity is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the entire Finance team at our Mansfield campus. The role handles invoices, procurement and stock tasks while maintaining clear financial records. A DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

The position is office-based with hours Monday–Friday, 8:15am–4:15pm. The charity offers generous holidays, discounts, EAP, parking and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Maths and English Level 2 or GCSE C/Level 4 competency or equivalent.
• Experience in a busy office or fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail when entering and checking data.
• Good communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• A systematic approach and problem-solving ability.
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders.
• Confidentiality and data protection compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices and support procurement activities.
• Liaise with suppliers to place orders, confirm deliveries and resolve queries.
• Carry out BACS payments and upload files to the bank.
• Conduct weekly credit card reconciliations and assist month-end tasks.
• Maintain purchasing records, contracts register and suppliers list.
• Manage procurement helpdesk and multiple email accounts.
• Process petty cash and reconcile cash receipts and expenses.
• Maintain student finance records and assist with college banking.
• Assist with stock management, distribution and stocktaking including manual handling.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisation

Time-management

Data protection

Education

Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE C in Maths & English

Job description

Portland Charity is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the entire Finance team at our Mansfield campus. The role handles invoices, procurement and stock tasks while maintaining clear financial records. A DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

The position is office-based with hours Monday–Friday, 8:15am–4:15pm. The charity offers generous holidays, discounts, EAP, parking and development opportunities.