Overview

Our client is looking for a Bookkeeper & Finance Administrator to manage day-to-day financial records and deliver essential administrative support for an established animal welfare charity. Operating across multiple income streams—including retail shops, grants, and donations—this role requires a detail-focused professional capable of maintaining structured accounts and supporting organizational leadership remotely. It offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a cause-driven mission while enjoying an independent working setup.

Schedule:

• Flexible Schedule within client UK Business hours.

Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Finance

• Maintain accurate day-to-day financial records across all areas of the charity, including retail shop takings, donations, grants and general expenditure
• Process purchase and sales invoices, and reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis
• Prepare regular financial reports and cash flow summaries for the Operations Lead and Trustees
• Support preparation of annual accounts and liaise with the charity's external accountant/independent examiner
• Liaise with an external payroll provider, ensuring accurate and timely payment of staff
• Track restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring grant income is recorded and reported correctly
• Monitor budgets against actual spend and flag variances

Administration

• Provide general administrative support to the Operations Lead and trustees, including diary management, correspondence and filing
• Maintain accurate digital records in line with the charity's data protection policies
• Support the preparation of documents for trustee meetings, including financial narratives and reports
• Assist with HR administration such as staff records, contracts and induction paperwork
• Respond to routine emails and direct them appropriately
• Support grant applications and reporting with financial data as required
• Undertake other reasonable administrative duties to support the smooth running of the charity

Requirements

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping, accounts or finance administration role
• Working knowledge of bookkeeping software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
• Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload while remote
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Discretion and trustworthiness when handling sensitive financial and personal data
• Reliable access to a suitable home working environment and internet connection

Desirable

• Experience of bookkeeping within a charity or not-for-profit organisation
• Understanding of charity fund accounting (restricted/unrestricted funds)
• AAT qualification or equivalent bookkeeping/accounting qualification
• Experience supporting retail operations or multi-site organisations
• An interest in animal welfare

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note

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