Finance Project Assistant

BirdLife International; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to global conservation efforts as a Finance Project Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity to support finance tasks while working in a hybrid environment. You will manage project budgets, ensure data accuracy, and assist with financial records, all while contributing to impactful conservation initiatives. Enjoy generous holiday entitlement, a pension scheme, and access to professional development resources. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance in the charity sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Cycle scheme

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification or progress towards one is essential.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are key for success.

Responsibilities

• Enter ERP project budgets and work orders accurately.
• Maintain financial records and assist with audit preparations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Numeracy skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with Microsoft Word

Education

Accounting qualification or progress towards one

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Join us to apply for the Finance Project Assistant role at BirdLife International.

We are seeking a Finance Project Assistant to support our Finance Business Partners with various finance tasks. This role is based in Cambridge, with hybrid working arrangements (minimum one day per week on-site).

Application deadline: Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 23:45

Location: 5 Cambridge, UK (hybrid working)

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Contract: Open-ended

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum, depending on skills/experience, plus a 12% pension benefit

Annual Leave: 25 days pro rata in year 1, increasing to 28 days with service

BirdLife International is the world's largest nature conservation partnership, delivering impactful conservation efforts globally.

In this role, you will:

• Enter ERP project budgets and work orders
• Check project and award data for accuracy
• Update project forecasts and assist with audit preparations
• Maintain financial records and systems
• Attach contracts and budgets to ERP
• Prepare journal entry templates and assist with bank reconciliations
• Provide cover for accounts payable and receivable tasks

Ideal Candidate:

• Accounting qualification or progress towards one
• Attention to detail and discretion
• Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Numeracy skills and familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience in finance environment and accounting software is advantageous
• Interest in the charity sector

Benefits include flexible hybrid working, work in the David Attenborough Building, pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, access to LinkedIn Learning, cycle scheme, and wellbeing programs.

BirdLife values diversity and inclusivity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities.

Interview process: Details will be provided upon application.