Finance Assistant

Job title:                     Finance Assistant

Salary:                        £30,300 per annum (Non-negotiable)

Location:                    London, E1 - Hybrid

Contract/Hours:         Permanent - Full Time - 35 hours per week

Benefits

• 33 days of holidays including bank holidays plus Christmas office closure.
• Option to buy or sell holiday days.
• Generous pension scheme of up to 10% employer contribution.
• Bike loan scheme for the purchase of a new bike.
• LinkedIn Learning with an extensive number of courses available.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

The Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to ensure the accurate and complete processing of the financial records of the organisation. You will need to be proactive and a confident communicator and be comfortable in a fast paced office environment

You’ll need to have the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt quickly. Also you will need to have excellent attention to detail, be numerically proficient and a strong team player.

If you think you have the above, then you could be the Finance Assistant we are looking for!

Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers around the world.

Globally, across all Fairtrade members, we share a vision of a world in which all farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future. To achieve this we connect disadvantaged farmers and workers with consumers, promote fairer trading conditions, and empower farmers and workers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control of their lives.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation. Farmers and workers have a strong voice at every level of Fairtrade, from how they invest in and run their local organisations to having an equal say in Fairtrade’s global decision-making.

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic candidates who share our vision for a better world, if that sounds like you, then come and join our movement for change.

At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a Basic DBS check will be needed as part of an offer of employment)

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer, offers flexible working and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ candidates and from candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for producers and farmers around the world.

Closing date: Wednesday 18th September 2024 (10am)

Interviews will take place Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th September 2024

Contract: Permanent