Finance and Operations Officer (17.5 hours)

The Runnymede Trust; United States; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Runnymede Trust is seeking a part-time officer to support the Director of Finance and Operations, blending financial administration with practical coordination and diary support.

Based in London with a hybrid model, 17.5 hours per week, salary £16,600 (0.5 FTE). The role involves processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and helping with budgets while maintaining confidentiality and contributing to an inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, operations or organisational support, financial transaction processing and accurate record keeping.
• Accounting study, part-qualification or equivalent practical experience, plus confidence with spreadsheets, finance systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, expenses and payments, record income and maintain accurate financial documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, prepare journals and support month-end work, reporting and audit preparation.
• Help colleagues track project and grant budgets, spending and financial records.
• Coordinate the CEO diary, shared inboxes, meetings, events, office facilities and supplier liaison.
• Follow organisational procedures, protect confidentiality and contribute to an inclusive team culture.

Skills

Finance administration

Record keeping

Spreadsheets

Microsoft Office

Organisation

Numeracy

Communication

Independent working

Education

Accounting studies

Part-qualification or equivalent

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

About Runnymede and the role

The Runnymede Trust works to advance racial justice in Britain. This part-time officer supports the Director of Finance and Operations and colleagues across the organisation, combining financial administration with practical coordination, diary support and office operations.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, expenses and payments, record income and maintain accurate financial documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, prepare journals and support month-end work, reporting and audit preparation.
• Help colleagues track project and grant budgets, spending and financial records.
• Coordinate the CEO diary, shared inboxes, meetings, events, office facilities and supplier liaison.
• Follow organisational procedures, protect confidentiality and contribute to an inclusive team culture.

About you

Bring experience in finance, operations or organisational support, financial transaction processing and accurate record keeping. The employer seeks accounting study, part-qualification or equivalent practical experience, plus confidence with spreadsheets, finance systems and Microsoft Office. Strong organisation, numeracy, communication and independent working are important, alongside commitment to racial justice and anti-racist practice.

Hours, location and salary

Permanent, 17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE), with an employer-advertised actual annual salary of £16,600 (£33,199 FTE). Hybrid in London, with one office day per week unless living outside London.