Temporary Finance & Administrative Assistant

Love Success Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Holiday pay

Job summary

Love Success Recruitment is seeking a Temporary Finance & Administrative Assistant for a London-based not-for-profit. The role offers 15 hours per week at £20 per hour, with remote work and occasional attendance in Borough, Central London.

This position supports both finance and administration, assisting with records, governance and day-to-day operations, and reporting to the CEO. It suits an organised, detail-oriented professional who works independently within a small team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance, accounting, administrative or office support role.
• Experience using accounting software and financial management systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
• Experience organising meetings and managing administrative processes.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile monthly bank statements and ensure receipts and supporting documentation are maintained.
• Support external bookkeepers with monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Assist external auditors with the annual financial reporting process.
• Liaise with payroll providers as required.
• Maintain accurate records relating to grants.
• Provide general support with the organisation's financial records and processes.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodation and event logistics.
• Maintain organisational databases and contact management systems.
• Manage insurance arrangements as required.
• Support procurement activities and supplier relationships.
• Assist with governance and compliance requirements, including liaising with external company secretarial providers.
• Liaise with external pension compliance and IT support providers.
• Liaise with the website provider and support website development as agreed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Prioritisation

Independent working

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Temporary Finance & Administrative Assistant

Temporary | 15 hours per week | £20 per hour + holiday pay
Remote working with occasional office attendance in Borough, Central London

Are you an organised, detail-focused finance and administration professional looking for a flexible temporary opportunity with a small organisation making a real difference?

We are working with a London-based not-for-profit organisation looking for a reliable and proactive Finance & Administrative Assistant to provide essential financial, administrative and operational support to the organisation.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and contribute across finance, administration, governance and day-to-day operations.

About the Role

As Finance & Administrative Assistant, you will help ensure the smooth and efficient running of the organisation. You'll take responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records while also providing administrative support and coordinating a range of operational activities.

The role would suit someone who is highly organised, comfortable working independently and enjoys a varied position where no two days are necessarily the same.

Key Responsibilities

Finance:

• Reconcile monthly bank statements and ensure receipts and supporting documentation are maintained.
• Support external bookkeepers with monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Assist external auditors with the annual financial reporting process.
• Liaise with payroll providers as required.
• Maintain accurate records relating to grants.
• Provide general support with the organisation's financial records and processes.

Administration & Operations:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodation and event logistics.
• Maintain organisational databases and contact management systems.
• Manage insurance arrangements as required.
• Support procurement activities and supplier relationships.
• Assist with governance and compliance requirements, including liaising with external company secretarial providers.
• Liaise with external pension compliance and IT support providers.
• Liaise with the website provider and support website development as agreed.
• Provide general operational support to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, dependable and confident managing a range of responsibilities. You will have previous experience in a finance, accounting, administration and an office support environment and will be comfortable working with financial information and systems.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in a finance, accounting, administrative or office support role.
• Experience using accounting software and financial management systems.
• Experience maintaining accurate financial records.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience organising meetings and managing administrative processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• The ability to work independently while also building positive relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• A flexible, adaptable and collaborative approach.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance and administration professional who enjoys variety and wants to make a meaningful contribution within a small, specialist organisation.

Role: Finance & Administrative Assistant
Salary: £20 per hour
Hours: 15 hours per week
Type: Temporary
Location: Remote, with occasional office attendance in Borough, Central London

At Love Success, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, embedding these values into every aspect of our operations. Our unwavering commitment to these principles is evident in our recruitment practices and our comprehensive training and development programs. We partner with organisations that share our dedication to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, where individuals can be their true selves in the workplace. Together, we strive to promote equality and create opportunities for all.

Love Success is proud to serve as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.