Finance Administrator Jobs

About Us

The Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS) is a Home Office-funded organisation working to increase awareness of the risks of strangulation, develop a research evidence base, and improve responses to victims and survivors. Since our establishment in 2022, we have become a recognised centre of excellence in this field, working in partnership with SafeLives and Bangor University.

As part of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (FFLM), we collaborate with key stakeholders to influence policy and best practices in addressing strangulation within domestic abuse, sexual violence, and other contexts.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Administrator/Coordinator to join our small but impactful team. You will play a crucial role in providing administrative support, coordinating meetings and events, and ensuring smooth communication between IFAS, our partners, and key stakeholders.

Your work will directly contribute to our mission by supporting research, training, and awareness initiatives, ultimately helping to improve outcomes for victims and survivors. This is a remote role with occasional travel required for meetings and events.

About You

You will be a detail-oriented and efficient administrator with experience in managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

A passion for influencing positive change in society, particularly in areas related to domestic abuse and sexual violence, is highly desirable.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths, or relevant work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in an administrative support role, managing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and external partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and digital communication tools
• Experience coordinating meetings, drafting agendas, and taking minutes
• Ability to problem-solve independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Desirable:

• Knowledge or interest in domestic abuse, sexual violence, and related societal issues
• Experience with website content updates, Canva, Mailchimp, or WordPress
• Event and training coordination experience

How to apply: Please click on the 'Quick Apply' button to submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience to date and suitability as a candidate.

Birchwood is a key charity focused on addressing homelessness, mental health, and social inclusion. We are committed to empowering our community through dedicated accommodation and support services. We seek a meticulous and proactive Finance Manager to oversee our financial operations and contribute to our mission through supporting strategic financial management and governance.

Job Summary

The Finance Manager will play a crucial role in managing the financial function of the Charity, ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our financial processes. The Finance Manager will also contribute directly to strategic financial planning and enhance operational efficiencies within the finance department. This position involves detailed oversight of financial transactions, compliance, and reporting, working closely with various funding bodies including local councils, NHS, and grant funders, as well as managing the financial aspects of properties owned by the charity.

Reports to: Director of Operations

Based in: London office, with an optional hybrid model, but expected to be in the office at least 1 day a week

Benefits: Nine-day fortnight (with alternate Fridays designated as a day off), pension contributions, 25 days Annual Leave, staff learning fund, enhanced parental benefits package.

Application deadline: Monday 3rd March 2025 (9am) 

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for a motivated and organised candidate to support with the day-to-day running of the organisation. You will be supporting with operations and finance admin as well as assisting with our fundraising events. 

Why this role is important – and why you’ll make a difference doing it:

HOPE not hate is the UK’s leading anti-fascist organisation. Our mission is simple – to monitor and challenge the far right, to engage in the communities that are susceptible to them and to address the issues and policies which give rise to them.

Our team includes researchers, educators, community activists and policy experts, as well as specialists with inside access to far right groups.

What you’ll be doing in this role: 

HR: Assist with the delivery of human resources functions, including the recruitment process and onboarding of new staff. 

Financial operations: Support financial operations, including processing expenses claims and co-ordinating the storage and archiving of documents 

Managing enquiries: Co-ordinate systems to ensure colleagues are able to be self-supporting in administrative and operational matters and monitoring some of HNHs generic email addresses and forwarding on to the appropriate team. 

General operations: Develop effective systems for monitoring the day-to-day needs of the office, identify and troubleshoot problems, develop systems for ensuring all equipment is in good working order.

Health and Safety: Assist with health and safety assessments and any changes required as a result. 

Events: Assisting with fundraising events including the annual fundraising gala dinner and internal events such as all-staff meetings, lunch and learns and staff away days 

IT: Supporting with our IT platform subscriptions and work with the team and our IT provider to adapt to our needs 

What we think you’ll need to be able to do the job

• Proactive and results orientated, with great attention to detail, as well as having the ability to plan and organise several work streams effectively.
• Confident in engaging a team productively in administrative essentials.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and present potential solutions for consideration. 
• Excellent IT skills across all MS Applications and a willingness to share knowledge and best practice across teams. 
• Experience of data management
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment

We are looking for someone with the emotional resilience to work in a field that involves challenging content, good political judgement and awareness and the ability to work under pressure and reduced timescales.

We believe that our work will be at its best if it is created by people with a range of backgrounds and experiences. We are keen to interview people who will add diversity to our team. We are an antifascist organisation, which strives to be an effective ally in the wider fight against racism and inequity.

Oversee Vista’s financial health, operational efficiency, and HR management, ensuring we meet our ambitious goals.

Key Responsibilities:

· Strategic Leadership: Implement strategic plans and budgets, support the CEO and Board, drive cost-effectiveness, and lead team development.

· Financial Management: Develop and manage budgets, ensure compliance, provide financial guidance, and oversee audits.

· HR Management: Lead HR strategy, ensure legal compliance, manage performance, and foster a positive culture.

· Operations Management: Ensure efficient operations, manage IT systems, develop policies, and lead risk management.

Person Specification:

Education:

· Degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.

· Qualified Accountant (ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience (AAT).

Experience:

· 3+ years in charity finance, operations, and HR.

· Experience in co-developing budgets, financial planning, and reporting for sound decision making.

· Experience with audits and compliance (charity commission)

· Strategic HR experience – able to drive a high performance, high support culture

Skills:

· Excellent communication skills – able to translate complex information to lay audience’s

· Collaborative, supportive and able to effectively manage competing priorities

Why Join Us?

· Flexible Working: Hybrid options for work-life balance.

· Professional Growth: Training and career development opportunities.

· Health & Wellbeing: Access to an EAP programme

· Pension Scheme: Competitive contributions.

· Generous Leave: Annual leave plus public holidays.

· Supportive Culture: Collaborative and inclusive environment driven by the needs of people affected by sight loss.

Passionate about making a difference? Apply now to join our team.

· Deadline for applications 9am Monday 24th February 

· Please include a CV and covering note including your reasons for applying.

· First interviews will be held online w/c 3rd March 2025.

JOB TITLE:  Finance Administrator

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Manager and Trustees

SALARY:  Annual salary £40,113 pro-rated to 7 hrs/wk

HOURS:  Part-time, 1 day a week

LOCATION:  Hampstead Community Centre

About us

Hampstead Community Centre, established in 1976, lies at the heart of Hampstead Village and is a prominent building set alongside our outdoor community market. The centre provides services and support for the local community with a range of activities particularly for children and older people. It also hosts support groups, local artists and traders that run specialised markets inside the centre at weekends. We rely on a passionate team to achieve our mission and create a meaningful impact in our community. We plan to grow our provision and to improve our premises over the next months and years as we approach our 50th anniversary. Hampstead Community Action, which owns and operates the centre is both a registered charity and company limited by guarantee.

Role overview

We are seeking a proactive and meticulous Finance Administrator to support the Manager and the rest of the team with our charity finances. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting or finance, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work independently. You will be responsible for the day-to-day finances of the Community Centre, including book-keeping and management accounting.

Main responsibilities

Compliance and audit

• Ensure compliance with charity accounting guidelines and financial regulations, and internal policies.

• Support the annual audit process, liaising with the independent examiner.

Financial Management

• Ensure allocation, monitoring and reporting of all income and expenditure.

• Maintain and update financial records, monitoring regular income and supporting the timely invoice and payment process.

• Oversee all financial transactions, keeping accurate records in Quickbooks

• Prepare and manage the budget in collaboration with the Manager and Trustees.

Fundraising support

• Work with the manager to provide insights and support for fundraising.

• Ensure accurate allocation, monitoring and reporting of donations and grants

Payroll and expenses

• Manage payroll processing, including tax and pension contributions

• Oversee staff and volunteers’ claims and expenses

Reporting

• Ensure timely submission of financial information to relevant bodies and stakeholders (e.g., Camden Council, Charity Commission, HMRC).

• Produce quarterly and annual accounts and reports for manager and trustees.

• Produce financial analysis and forecasts to support strategic decision-making.

• Any other duties as might reasonably be required.

Person specification 

Essential

• Finance and book-keeping experience; preferably in the charity sector

• Excellent communication and numeracy skills.

• Proficiency in accounting software (Quickbooks), Google Workspace and MS Office (i.e. Excel).

• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping accuracy.

• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and regulatory requirements.

• Understanding of the need for confidentiality and discretion.

• Proactive and flexible approach, with ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and equal opportunities.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Desirable

• Experience in the charity sector

• Degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent professional experience.

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA)

Application Process

Submit your CV and a cover letter by Sunday 16th February outlining your motivation and suitability for the role

Please include “Finance Administrator Application” in the subject line.

Interviews will take place on Monday 24th of February.

Hampstead Community Action Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We thank all applicants for their interest in this role. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

About Somerset Community Foundation

We’re a grant-making charity that helps build strong communities where everyone can thrive. We do this by funding local charities and facilitating local giving.

We provide simple, rewarding and impactful ways for donors to give locally, guided by research and our unrivalled local knowledge.

For small, local charities, community groups and social enterprises, we provide vital funding and support to help their organisations flourish. We provide around £4 million of funding to local groups every year. Our turnover in 2024 was nearly £5 million, and we’re building an endowment for long-term investment into our communities, which is currently valued at around £11 million.

By inspiring local giving and funding social action, we support local communities to drive change and realise their dreams.

The role 

You’ll bring energy and enthusiasm to the team, ensuring financial processes are carried out efficiently, effectively, accurately and in a timely way, to support the organisation’s finance function.

The focus of the role will be maintaining accurate financial records, carrying out financial administrative tasks and supporting the Senior Finance Manager with preparation for monthly management accounts and annual audit and reporting. You’ll work closely with the whole team of staff, trustees and volunteers, but you’ll work most closely with the Senior Finance Manager.

We’re implementing a new version of our Salesforce CRM this year, and you’ll play an integral role in this project. You’ll be provided with training on this and all our IT systems. The successful applicant will always be expected to observe our values and policies, and to actively engage with continuous professional development.

Key Areas of Responsibility 

• Monitor our bank account, recording all income and expenditure accurately on our Salesforce database and Sage 50 Accounts
• Prepare BACS payments to creditors and grant recipients, and prepare supporting paperwork for authorisation
• Banking cheques and cash
• Reconcile financial data between Sage, Salesforce and our bank accounts, working with the Senior Finance Manager and team members to spot any errors or inconsistencies
• Prepare and track invoices, updating records promptly
• Monitor and report on the repayments of loans made under our Social Investment Programme
• Provide ad hoc Fund Reports and respond to queries as required.
• Assist with production of monthly grants lists working with our Programmes team
• Assist with our annual audit process and preparation of the statutory accounts
• Assist with preparing financial data for Fund Reports to be shared annually with donors
• Administration of donations, including donor thank you letters
• Assisting with general finance tasks, reporting, documentation and any other reasonable duties as requested.

Person Specification – Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Required

• Previous experience working in an administration or finance role
• Strong IT skills and experience of accounting software
• Experience of working with databases and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under own initiative but also able to request support when necessary
• Able to learn systems quickly and to embrace systems changes with a positive attitude
• Confident managing a busy and varied workload and able to prioritise effectively
• Good problem-solving competencies
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Flexible and adaptable
• Please note that our office is in a rural location and that access to a car and a clean UK driving licence are required

Desirable

• Experience working with Sage 50 and Salesforce
• AAT qualified (or working towards)
• Understanding of the role of local charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises, and the people they help

More about working for us

Our values: We’re a values-driven team and organisation, and they underpin our culture, identity and everything we do.

Diversity, equity and inclusion: Together we’re creating a culture where everyone, from any background, can do their best work and bring their whole self to work. We’re also working to ensure the voices of those we support inform everything we do. We would especially welcome applications from minority ethnic people, people with disabilities, younger people, LGBTQ+ people and people with ‘lived experience’ relevant to our work. 

Flexible working: Our work is really important to us, but so is the rest of your life. We offer flexible working that means you can choose hours that work for you and choose a blend of working in the office, at home, or out and about.

Pension: We’ll match your pension contributions up to 5% to help you save for your future.

Enhanced Family Leave policies: We offer an enhanced family leave policy for all employees, including Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption Leave.

Join us in our mission to create space for nature to thrive alongside people.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly organised Finance & Admin Officer with an eye for detail to join our team at the Lifescape Project. This person will play an integral part in our financial and operational management as the organisation expands.

Candidates will need to be comfortable with taking on a wide range of financial and non-financial tasks, carrying them out in a timely and accurate way and using their initiative.

About the us

The Lifescape Project is a small and growing charity dedicated to protecting and restoring wild landscapes, helping to provide a future for all life on earth. We focus on ambitious projects that solve complex environmental problems by leveraging the skills and expertise of a multi-disciplinary team across science, law, economics, technology, and culture.

Role responsibilities:

• Financial Processing (60%): Manage QuickBooks, raise invoices, monitor debtors, handle staff expenses, assist with banking, gift aid, year-end procedures, VAT returns, and payroll.
• Operational & Administrative Tasks (40%): Organise meetings, manage HR systems, support recruitment and onboarding, liaise with suppliers, maintain policies and procedures, support EDI initiatives, manage volunteers, and handle general administration.

Experience and qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification, or extensive experience in a similar role (desirable).
• Accounting qualification (AAT Level 3) or extensive experience (essential).
• Double entry bookkeeping and QuickBooks experience (essential).
• Experience in financial transaction processing, reporting, and charity sector accounting (desirable).
• Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills, with the ability to work independently and remotely.

Benefits:

• 36 days annual leave (28 days plus public holidays)
• Annual Lifescape retreat and paid work travel
• Pension scheme
• Computing equipment
• Potential for study leave
• Flexible & remote working arrangements

For further information, including the full job description and person specification, please download the candidate information pack.

Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to solving environmental issues and protecting the natural world by emailing your CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you are the right person for this role.

Closing date: Friday 21 February 2025.

First round interviews: 13 and 14 March 2025.

We are recruiting for a temporary finance assistant for a childrens charity You will provide efficient and effective financial administration support to the charity, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions, compliance with financial policies, and supporting financial reporting and analysis.

Hybrid working min 2 days in their London Office

The Role
Raise Purchase Orders (PO) Ensure the timely and accurate creation of purchase orders for the finance department.
Transaction Processing Oversee the processing of all transactions, ensuring the accounting system is up to date and accurate.
Income Processing Assist with processing income, including importing income files from the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Ensure data integrity and investigate discrepancies with the fundraising team in a timely manner.
Accounts Payable Oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring the timely payment of invoices. Confirm that relevant departments have raised purchase orders (POs) and that POs are correctly coded and fully authorized before invoices are due for payment.
Supplier Vetting Review and vet new suppliers.
Bank Reconciliation Perform monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Credit Card Reconciliation Complete monthly credit card reconciliations to ensure proper recording of expenses.
Audit Support Assist with audit preparation and ensure a smooth auditing process by providing necessary documentation and information.
Other Duties Undertake other administrative duties as required by the Finance Manager and Head of Finance.

The Candidate
Experience as Finance Assistant
Processing invoices
Minimum of AAT Level 3 (or equivalent)
Sound working knowledge of Excel; knowledge of Xledger would be an advantage

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

A small well established national heart charity requires a half-time experienced Administrative Assistant to work in Bromley, Kent BR2 and Dulwich SE22.  Flexible Hours.  Working with friendly staff who meet goals of support, education and research for UK families with heart disease.

Previous charity experience and Microsoft Office familiarity desirable.

Job involves assisting with Website Management and Social Media Posting, hosting zoom Trustee Meetings and manning information booth at London conferences twice yearly.

Annual renewable contract with pension and 10 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.

Please see Marfan Trust website.   Closing Date: 28th February 2025 

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Management

• Develop and implement the charity’s financial strategy to align it to the charity’s main strategy and support long-term goals.
• Provide financial insights to the leadership team to guide decision-making and resource allocation.
• Lead on the preparation of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with the charity's strategic objectives.
• Monitor and forecast financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Work with the Treasurer and trustees to develop and update financial policies and procedures as part of the Resources Committee.
• Keep under review AvMA reserves strategy and policy and recommend changes as necessary. 

Day to Day Financial Duties

• Manage and oversee all financial transactions, including accounts payable & receivable, payroll and banking.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and cash flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including VAT, Gift Aid, and charity reporting standards.
• In conjunction with our investment advisers, support the trustees and CEO with the management of an investment portfolio including the planning of necessary drawdowns for cashflow management purposes.
• Oversee the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Maintain and update financial systems, ensuring robust controls are in place.  

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a financial advisor to the CEO, trustees and senior leadership team on all matters.
• Present financial reports at board and committee meetings, explaining complex financial data in an accessible way.
• Work closely with fundraising, operations and medico legal teams to align financial plans with organisational objectives.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior finance staff and/or volunteers, as applicable.

Other Duties

• To undertake other duties as required commensurate with this post.
• To attend quarterly Board meetings in person in London.  

 Person Specification

Essential:

1. Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent financial experience.
2. Proven experience in financial management, ideally within a charity or non-profit organisation.
3. Strong knowledge of UK charity accounting standards (SORP) and regulatory requirements as they apply to charities.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial strategies.
5. Proficiency in financial software (e.g. Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
6. Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
7. Good communication skills, with the ability to articulate clearly and effectively both in writing, on the telephone and face to face.
8. Ability to lead, manage and work effectively both as a member of a team and on own initiative.  Be well organised and remain calm under pressure.
9. Forward thinking and able to suggest appropriate changes to AvMA’s services to meet the changing needs of the public and the clinical negligence marketplace.
10. Passion, commitment and drive to promote patient rights and follow the aims of AvMA.
11. IT literate and confident with technological change.  Able to identify opportunities to improve our data collection systems; an awareness of the power of social media and how to use it to promote AvMA’s work.
12. Committed to principles of equal opportunities and diversity and inclusion.

Desirable: 

• Experience working with trustees or non-exec directors and presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fundraising and grant management processes.
• Familiarity with Gift Aid, VAT and other tax-related processes relevant to charities

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join the Finance and Operations Team at The Eve Appeal. 

The Finance Assistant will be supporting the day-to-day financial operations of The Eve Appeal – processing all income, invoices and liaising with the wider team to ensure that it is accurately recorded. This role serves as the first port of call for finance queries across the organisation. 

The Eve Appeal is striving to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be their full selves and work together to drive positive change. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community – especially those under-represented in the sector at the moment. 

No formal qualifications are needed for this role, nor is previous charity sector experience and we encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experience and potential to apply. 

To apply please upload an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter, of no more than two A4 pages, detailing your suitability for the role. Only applications with a cover letter will be considered. 

About the Role

We are seeking an Educational Events Administrator to lead the Core Topics programme, a series of educational events across the UK. You will manage event logistics, liaise with speakers and sponsors, oversee delegate communications, and ensure smooth event delivery. The role involves travel and overnight stays for approximately, but not limited to, 12 events per year. Reasonable time-off-in-lieu (TOIL) is available.

About You

We’re looking for an organised and proactive events professional with 1-2 years' experience in event planning, strong communication skills, able to juggle multiple priorities to tight deadlines and IT proficient. Experience in the membership or not-for-profit sector, CRM systems (Microsoft Dynamics), and marketing platforms (Dotdigital) is desirable.

Why Join Us?

Enjoy hybrid working, career development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to education in healthcare. 

Why the Association?

The Association of Anaesthetists is a membership organisation for Anaesthetists with almost 10,000 members.  Our main aims are to advance and improve patient care and safety and to promote and support education and research in the field of anaesthesia.  We represent, protect, support and advance the interests of our members.

Key responsibilities:

General

1. To contribute to the educational objectives set out in the department and the 5 year strategy.

2. To lead on, with guidance from the Educational Events Manager, all Core Topics programme activities to ensure KPIs are met. To also work on ad-hoc meetings and courses of similar size and complexity as and when needed.

3. To work with the board lead for Core Topics and the education committee to continually keep the Core Topics programme innovative and fresh, in terms of topics and format.

4. To be a proficient user of the CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) and be part of future proofing the CRM through testing further updates and engaging with the CRM department on further upgrades.

5. To be fully responsible for the end-to-end management and running of Core Topics and to help the Educational Event Administrator (Seminars) with seminar meetings.

6. To provide support in the running of the Association’s webinar programme using Zoom Webinar.

7. To undertake all delegate correspondence, sharing responsibility to monitor and take ownership of the general events inbox. To deal with initial enquiries, to confirm bookings and to process cancellations and ensure queries are resolved prior to the meetings. 

8. To be a point of contact for telephone and email enquiries pertaining to the Association meetings, courses, Core Topics and seminars. To proactively respond to all enquiries and ensure that they are dealt with in an efficient and timely manner. 

9. To assist the Educational Events Co-ordinators with allocated components of the Conference project plan where assigned which may include but are not limited to: badging, accommodation, workshops, photography.

Core Topics Logistics

1. To lead on the Core Topics programme proactively ensuring set KPIs are achieved. This will be done by forward planning to ensure the Core Topics are booked in the calendar of events in a timely manner to ensure maximum lead times for marketing of the Core Topics programme. Avoiding where possible conflicts in the Core Topics programme with other Association events and other society/organisations events that may be in direct competition.

2. To be responsible for all organiser, speaker, and delegate management for Core Topics making sure all requirements are accurately recorded and that their needs are met before, during and after the event.

3. Communicate sponsorship and exhibition opportunities to the Partnerships and Sponsorships Manager. Act as the primary contact for exhibitors and sponsors post-onboarding, providing administrative support and ensuring clear communication, timely deliverables, and positive relationships throughout all event stages.

4. Work with our e-education Manager in setting up and running webinars using Zoom. 

5. To be responsible for on the day running of the Core Topics. This will include travelling to Core Topics across the UK and will require overnight stays.

6. Contract with venues for Core Topic events, ensuring they are within budget and have favourable terms. Work with the venues to coordinate requirements such as room setup, catering, and audiovisual needs.

7. To prepare delegate, speaker and exhibitor materials for meetings and Core Topics.

8. To ensure that all bookings are correctly processed via the Association CRM. To keep accurate records of booking numbers and patterns and to report progress to the team on a weekly basis. 

Finance

1. To produce and maintain accurate financial records of bookings taken for meetings and Core Topics and to issue invoices and receipts where necessary.

2. To liaise with the finance department regarding registrations and to ensure resolution of financial queries.

Continual Improvement

1. To be responsible for post evaluation information for events detailing delegate statistics and feedback, making recommendations for improvement and to attend and give feedback on all aspects of event activities during weekly meetings.

2. To work with the events team to ensure the continual development and improvement of the educational programme, both through content and format of meetings, be it online, hybrid or in-person.

3. To ensure the smooth running of administrative systems throughout the team, maintaining an effective filing and archiving system and to develop procedures to accurately record information.

4. To be responsible for implementing quality assurance within the Association QA policy and procedures

5. To develop and maintain effective relationships with members, staff and external contacts.

6. To attend educational committee meetings as and when required, to produce reports relating to Core Topics/meetings to be submitted to the education committee.

Marketing

1. To proactively review and update the content of the events and Core Topics pages of the Association website on a daily basis (where necessary).

2. Work closely with the Digital Communications team and Educational Events Manager to plan, develop, and execute promotional activities that enhance event visibility and boost registrations.

3. To assist with data collection for events and further analysis if required.

This job description is intended to reflect the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which are commensurate with the role.

Person specification

Skills, knowledge and experience 

Essential

Educated to degree standard or equivalent.

1-2 years’ experience of organising the logistics of events, delivering results on time and to budget. 

Sound administrative skills and proven administration experience in a busy, customer-focused environment.

Experience of flexible working with ability to vary work patterns and prioritise tasks to meet the changing needs of the business as and when required. 

A very strong organiser, able to juggle multiple priorities, achieve tight deadlines and delegate clearly. 

Excellent oral and written communications skills with confidence to communicate clearly, concisely, effectively, with an excellent telephone manner. 

Excellent interpersonal skills and able to develop good relationships with colleagues at all levels.

Demonstrates a positive ‘can do’ attitude.

Resourceful, flexible, and creative, proven ability to solve problems and work well under pressure. 

A conscientious worker who applies attention to detail.

Strong Computer and IT literacy skills in a Windows environment.

Desirable 

Experience of working within the membership or not-for-profit sectors. 

Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics

Experience of using marketing software platforms such as dotdigital

Experience in running online events, using Zoom.

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per year based on experience (Pro rata if part-time)

Terms: Permanent. Full-time or part-time with a minimum of 4 days/week (0.8 FTE). 

Location: Remote. We will strongly prefer candidates who can be based in the UK.

Probation: 6 months

Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations

Who We Are

Humanists International is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) and the global representative body of the humanist movement, uniting a diverse community of non-religious organisations and individuals. Inspired by humanist values, we are optimistic for a world where everyone can have a dignified and fulfilling life. We build, support and represent the global humanist movement and work to champion human rights and secularism.

We campaign on humanist issues. We defend humanists at risk of persecution and violence. We lobby for humanist values at international institutions, including the United Nations. And we work to build the humanist movement around the world. 

Our Members and Associates include humanist, rationalist, secular, ethical culture, atheist and freethought organisations from all over the world. Our community also includes many individual supporters who share our vision and values.

About the Role

Humanists International has another separate entity based in the US. This role will be a part of the UK operations team but will collaborate with the US finance team occasionally when it’s required, for example, during the audit period. Both UK and US finance teams are managed by the same Director of Finance and Operations who is based in London. 

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can provide excellent finance and administrative support to the small, predominantly home-based team. We’re seeking someone who is personable, highly organised, has attention to detail and is keen to take initiative and learn new skills. Onboarding training will be provided, but we would like you to demonstrate transferable skills. 

You will work on a wide variety of tasks which will include bookkeeping and bank reconciliations, being the first point of contact for the organisation, as well as providing general administrative support to the team. You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across a diverse international team.

This is a full-time or part-time with a minimum of 4 days/week (0.8 FTE), permanent position, which is predominantly home-based but does require the attendance of in-person events such as the General Assembly and Team Building. You will also be expected to attend a number of board-level meetings held on weekends to take meeting minutes - further details are listed in the Key Responsibilities section.

We are open to flexible work arrangements and committed to diversity and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking charge of the day-to-day financial activities and office administration of the organisation.

• Ensuring high-accuracy bookkeeping and bank reconciliation are completed to deadlines. 

• Ensuring adequate financial documents are filed on Drive to comply with the audit requirements.

• Preparing invoices and receipts to stakeholders as required.

• Generating month-end Budget vs. Actual Report from accounting software on time, for the Director of Finance and Operations to review. 

• Preparing financial data for quarterly Finance Report in tables for the Director of Finance and Operations to conduct quarterly financial analysis.

• Assisting the Director of Finance and Operations with the preparation of financial data, tables and files for the annual budgeting and UK audit.

• Reviewing and processing expense claims. And ensuring the Expenses Policy is being followed. 

• Preparing and attaching expense receipts to the CEO’s monthly credit card statements.

• Being the first point of contact of the organisation. Managing office inbox, answering office calls and sorting out the letters.

• Attending online board meetings (four times a year on Saturdays) and investment committee meetings (twice a year on weekdays between 5-7pm) to take meeting minutes. Board meetings normally take 3 hours and investment committee meetings take 45 minutes. These meetings are usually planned 6-8 months in advance.  TOILs will be provided when the meeting is held outside your normal working hours.

• Assisting the CEO with board papers and circulating them to board members before board meetings.

• Arranging flights and accommodations for the CEO and board members to attend in-person meetings when required.

• Arranging meetings for the CEO when required.

• Assisting staff and board members with queries on finance or administrative matters.

• Any other appropriate duties.

Essential Skills

• Accounting, finance, or economics qualification.

• A minimum of two years’ experience in bookkeeping and administration roles. 

• Experience using financial software. e.g. Quickbooks, Xero, Sage or equivalent.

• Understanding of the chart of accounts structure, cash/accrual accounting basis.

• Understanding of the expense claim process.

• Experience preparing the budget. (Not necessarily the whole organisation’s budget, but specific section(s), for example, travel costs and fixed-costs related budget lines would be essential.)

• Excellent organisation, time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise and plan a busy workload. 

• Self-motivated and able to meet all deadlines.

• Supportive, collaborative and able to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Abilities to work independently with initiative.

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of the annual audit process.

• Understanding of the organisation’s annual budgeting process.

• Experience of working in a not-for-profit sector.

• Awareness of charity accounting and restricted funds.

• Submitting Gift Aid Claims.

• Experience using CRM system.

• Experience in remote working.

Staff Benefits

• 30-days annual leave (this is in addition to the UK public holidays). Pro rata if you work part-time. 

• Remote working

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Season ticket loan

• Cycle to Work Scheme

Application Process

Please click on "How to apply" button to download and complete our Employment Application Form for Finance and Admin Officer, and send it to a dedicated email address (which can be found on the last page of the Job Description PDF below) with the subject heading “Job Application for Finance and Admin Officer” no later than 10:00 am  (BST) on 24th February 2025.

Successful shortlisted candidates will be notified by COB 28th February 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place on 4th - 5th March 2025 online.

This opportunity is also listed on our website: https://humanists.international/about/work-with-us/

We want to hire a highly organised and proactive Business Support Officer to play a key role in our small but dynamic team. This role supports our CEO, manages key operational functions, and oversees financial and administrative processes, ensuring the smooth running of our organisation. You’ll be at the heart of our work, helping to strengthen youth services across the West Midlands.

This is a part-time (2 days/14 hours per week) permanent role. The role is remote, with equipment provided. We’re looking for someone with excellent digital literacy, strong relationship management skills, and experience in project coordination, governance, or financial oversight—ideally within the non-profit sector.

The successful candidate will maintain internal systems, support external relationships with funders and partners, and supervise the Training & Finance Administrator to ensure high-quality service delivery. Your role will involve financial oversight, including budgeting and reporting, as well as managing contracts, governance compliance, and organisational planning to support YFWM’s long-term stability and impact.

About us: Youth Focus West Midlands (YFWM) supports the development and delivery of high-quality youth work across the West Midlands. We work with youth workers, professionals, agencies, and policymakers to strengthen the sector, providing resources, training, and strategic support. As a registered charity, we help organisations and individuals develop youth work opportunities, advocate for best practices, and facilitate partnerships to ensure young people in the region benefit from impactful and inclusive services.