Interim Part Time Finance Assistant

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Officer for a 3-month contract to support a charity. The role is fully remote and part-time, requiring about three days per week with hands-on finance duties and independence.

You will handle day-to-day finance administration, month-end reconciliations, and assist with a small grants programme in collaboration with the Head of Finance. Immediate start preferred for candidates with charity finance experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in charity or not-for-profit finance.
• Strong day-to-day finance process knowledge.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup.
• Experience with supplier invoices and expense claims.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses.
• Manage payment cards, allocate funds, and code receipts.
• Complete month-end reconciliations including bank and supplier.
• Prepare payment runs for Head of Finance approval.
• Reconcile incoming income with fundraising team.
• Administer a small grants programme and procurements for beneficiaries.
• Maintain accurate records and support wider finance functions.

Skills

Invoice processing

Reconciliations

Payment runs

Grants administration

Not-for-profit experience

Job description

Interim Part time Finance Officer

Fully Remote

3 Days per Week

3-Month Contract

Pay Rate: £23 per hour (Umbrella)

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Interim Finance Officer to join a charity on an initial 3-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous charity finance experience who can hit the ground running, provide essential finance support and work independently in a fully remote environment.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for day-to-day finance administration, month-end reconciliations and supporting the administration of a small grants programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and employee expense claims.
• Managing payment cards, including allocating funds, checking receipts and ensuring accurate coding.
• Completing month-end reconciliations, including bank and supplier reconciliations.
• Preparing payment runs for review and approval by the Head of Finance.
• Reconciling incoming income by identifying bank deposits and liaising with the fundraising team to ensure accurate allocation.
• Administering a small grants programme, arranging purchases on behalf of beneficiaries.
• Processing approved purchases, allocating costs correctly and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting the wider finance function with general administrative duties as required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
• Strong understanding of day-to-day finance processes, including invoice processing, reconciliations and payment runs.
• Experience managing expenses, payment cards and financial records.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and picking up new systems and processes quickly.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across different teams.

The Opportunity

This role would suit a hands-on Finance Officer who enjoys working in a small charity environment, is comfortable taking ownership of finance administration and can quickly become a valued member of the team.

If you have relevant charity finance experience and are available for an immediate start, we would love to hear from you.