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Your New Company
Hays are partnering with a well-established charitable and community-focused organisation in Bristol to recruit a part-time Finance Assistant on an initial contract of at least 6 months. This organisation manages a diverse range of income streams, including donations, grants, events and commercial activities, and plays a significant role in supporting the local community.

Your New Role

As Finance Assistant, you will provide essential support to the finance function, ensuring accurate financial administration and the smooth running of day-to-day accounting processes. Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider team, you will assist with transactional finance, reconciliations, reporting and compliance activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

Processing invoices, payments and receipts accurately and efficiently.
Maintaining financial records and supporting document management processes.
Assisting with bank, cash and account reconciliations.
Recording and reconciling income from multiple funding and revenue streams.
Managing supplier accounts, payment runs and expense claims.
Supporting monthly and quarterly financial reporting requirements.
Assisting with year-end accounts preparation and audit processes.
Providing support with payroll administration and associated record keeping.
Ensuring adherence to financial procedures, controls and regulatory requirements.
Responding to finance-related queries from internal stakeholders professionally and effectively.

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience within a finance, accounts or bookkeeping environment and possess strong attention to detail.

You will also demonstrate:

Experience processing financial transactions and reconciliations.
Strong numerical, organisational and administrative skills.
Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
The ability to manage priorities effectively within a busy environment.

Desirable experience includes:

Experience working within a charity, not-for-profit or similar organisation.
Knowledge of fund accounting principles.
Exposure to payroll administration.
Experience with Sage 50 or similar accounting packages.

What You'll Get in Return

Initial contract of at least 6 months.
Part-time working pattern.
Flexible working arrangements available by agreement.
Competitive hourly rate.
Opportunity to work within a purpose-driven organisation making a positive impact in the local community.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Valuable experience within a varied and rewarding finance role.

What you need to do now

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