Finance Administrator Assistant

Canal & River Trust; United States; A distancia; USD 33.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Canal & River Trust is seeking a Finance Administrator Assistant to support grant-funded projects and fundraised income. The role combines financial administration with administrative duties, reporting, and data management within a busy Finance and Fundraising environment.

You will process grant claims, maintain records, and input donor data in Trust systems like SharePoint, SAP and Sugar CRM. The position offers remote working with occasional hub attendance and a strong emphasis on accuracy and

Formación

• Proven experience in an administrative role within a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial administration and data management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in following processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience handling confidential information with integrity.
• Proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently or in a team.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality administrative support to Fundraising & Enterprise teams, ensuring accurate financial monitoring, record keeping, and audit compliance.
• Prepare and maintain grant claim documentation, including collating supporting evidence such as invoices, payroll records, expenses, and bank statements.
• Maintain and update grant management records, databases, and registers to ensure funding information is accurate and up to date.
• Accurately process and input donor and funding data using Trust systems, including SharePoint, SAP, and Sugar CRM.
• Monitor and manage shared inboxes, responding to routine queries and directing information appropriately.
• Ensure all activities comply with Trust policies, funding agreements and relevant regulations.
• Handle confidential financial, donor, and funding information securely and in accordance with data protection requirements.
• Promote the Trust's values, behaviours, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.

Conocimientos

Administrative experience

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

SugarCRM

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Join Our Team: Finance Administrator Assistant

Join our Finance team as a Finance Administrator Assistant.

Working Hours & Travel

This role follows 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern. The vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required.

Role Overview

The Fundraising & Enterprise team plays a key role in securing and managing grants, donations, legacies, and philanthropic funding that supports projects across the Canal & River Trust's waterways. Funding is received from a range of sources, including local authorities, charitable trusts, heritage and environmental funders, and other public and private organisations.

Working closely with colleagues across Finance and Fundraising, you will provide administrative support for grant-funded projects, including the processing and monitoring of grant claims. You will also support the accurate recording and administration of fundraised income, helping to ensure funding is managed effectively, reported accurately, and used to deliver positive outcomes across the Trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Fundraising & Enterprise teams, ensuring accurate financial monitoring, record keeping, and audit compliance.
• Prepare and maintain grant claim documentation, including collating supporting evidence such as invoices, payroll records, expenses, and bank statements.
• Maintain and update grant management records, databases, and registers to ensure funding information is accurate and up to date.
• Accurately process and input donor and funding data using Trust systems, including SharePoint, SAP, and Sugar CRM.
• Monitor and manage shared inboxes, responding to routine queries and directing information appropriately.
• Ensure all activities comply with Trust policies, funding agreement requirements, and relevant internal and external regulations.
• Handle confidential financial, donor, and funding information securely and in accordance with data protection requirements.
• Promote the Trust's values, behaviours, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.

About You

• Proven experience in an administrative role within a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial administration and data management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately and follow established processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

In addition to your annual base salary of£27,371.We also offer a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here:EVP - 1.

Learn more:https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits

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