Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)

CHM-1; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Cambridge is seeking a diligent Finance Assistant to support financial records and administrative processes. The role offers a competitive salary with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development. Ideal candidates will have attention to detail and financial management skills. The position involves flexible working arrangements between the office and home.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Support for professional development

Positive work/life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounting roles is desirable.
• Familiarity with accounts software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Manage invoicing processes.
• Process expenses and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure accounts software is kept current.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Financial record management

Job description

Job Details

• Job title: Finance Assistant
• Contract Type: Employed, fixed-term contract, up to 12 months or return of the role holder
• Hours: 14 hours per week (0.4 FTE)
• Place of work: Blended between the Cambridge CB1 office and home working
• Salary: £25,000 FTE (£10,000 pro rata)
• Start: January 2026

About the Employer

This charity's mission is to improve the mental wellbeing and prospects of Cambridgeshire children through arts-based therapies. The charity has over 70 clinical roles, working in teams and as individuals in schools in Cambridgeshire, giving vital therapy to children. The charity's office team supply essential management and administrative support to this clinical work.

About the Role

They are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their friendly office team to support the charity in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth running of financial and administrative processes in the charity.

Responsibilities

• Bank reconciliations
• Invoicing
• Expense processing
• Ensuring the accounts software is accurate and current

Benefits

• Competitive salary with commitment to the Real Living Wage
• Supportive working environment including flexible working and focus on professional development
• Positive work/life balance and staff wellbeing focus as a mental health charity

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is central to all of the organisation's activities, and they recognise that the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk, is paramount and that all have equal rights of protection. The organisation has a duty of care when children, young people and adults at risk are in their charge, and they will do everything they can to provide a safe and caring environment whilst these people attend the charity's activities.

Closing Details

Closing date for applications: Monday 24th November 2025 at midday

Interviews to be held on: Thursday 27th and Friday 28th November at the charity's office in Cambridge, CB1.

Interested?

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