Finance Assistant

• Location: Ilford
• Job Type: Part-time, Temporary (3–6 months) with potential to become permanent
• Working Pattern: 3 days per week (flexible)

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team within a well-established charity based in Ilford. This part-time role offers an initial 3–6 month temporary contract with a strong possibility of becoming permanent and potentially increasing to full-time. The Finance Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the finance function, focusing on income processing, reconciliations, and transactional finance duties.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Income & Banking:

  • Accurately process and post income received across various streams such as donations, grants, and service income.
  • Allocate income to the correct cost centres and funding streams.
  • Perform regular bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
  • Monitor incoming funds and ensure timely and accurate recording.
  • Liaise with internal teams regarding income allocation queries.

• Accounts Receivable & Credit Control:

  • Raise and issue sales invoices in a timely manner.
  • Maintain the sales ledger and support with credit control.
  • Actively chase outstanding payments and manage debtor queries.
  • Allocate incoming receipts to the correct invoices.

• Accounts Payable:

  • Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and approval workflows.
  • Assist with payment runs.
  • Handle supplier queries efficiently.

• General Finance Duties:

  • Support month-end processes including journals and reconciliations.
  • Maintain accurate financial records.
  • Assist with audit requirements and reporting.
  • Provide ad hoc finance and administrative support as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong experience with income processing, posting income, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and receivable.
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident using Excel and finance systems.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience within the charity / not-for-profit sector.
• Understanding of restricted vs unrestricted income.
• Experience with accounting packages such as Sage, Xero, or similar.

Additional Information:

• 3 days per week (flexible on which days).
• Initial 3–6 month temporary assignment.
• Potential to become permanent and increase to full-time hours.
• Immediate or short notice candidates highly desirable.

To apply for this Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.