Job Description
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Salary scale: £13.72 to £15.18 per hour
Hours: 15 to 20 hours a week
Location: Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU
Probationary period: Six months
Closing date: 9am - 20th July 2026
Interview date: Monday 27th July 2026
Questions: In the first instance any enquiries to be emailed to
[email protected]. For an informal chat about the role before applying please contact Head of Finance Sara Hardman at
[email protected]
About Us
Bradford District and Craven Mind is a thriving, independent mental health charity with a clear purpose to promote positive mental wellbeing and empower and help people experiencing issues with their mental health to manage and work towards recovery and fulfilment.
We do this through:
- Building community and individual resilience for better mental wellbeing
- Providing early intervention advice and support
- Supporting people in crisis
- Empowering and helping people to recover and sustain improved wellbeing
Watch this video to find out what its like to work here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxbMQk_ALwQ
Read our latest Impact Report and 2024-28 Strategy:
https://www.bdcmind.org.uk/about-us/
Find out more about our approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
https://www.bdcmind.org.uk/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/
Join us and youll receive:
- 25 days annual leave per year, rising to 28 days with length of service plus bank holidays
- Up to two additional leave days to use each year to support your wellbeing.
- Simply Health Cash Plan to claim back on personal health costs including dental, optical, prescriptions, physiotherapy and more.
- Employee Assistance Service including 24/7 confidential mental health support and access to structured therapy sessions.
- Generous pension scheme and employer contribution to help you plan for a secure future.
- Discount schemes including Company Shop and Blue Light Card.
- Excellent personal development opportunities including access to Clinical Supervision.
- Enhanced sick pay after your six-month probation.
Accredited employer with Mindful Employer, Disability Confident and Real Living Wage.
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Generous death in service/life assurance benefit
Role Background
Do you want to make a positive difference supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing?
Do you have experience of working in a busy finance office and have great numeracy skills?
Mind Bradford District & Craven is looking for an eager and detail-focused Finance Officer to work within our supportive and dynamic Finance team. Youll provide essential accounting support to meet the needs of the business following a period of rapid growth. You will be organised and have a methodical way of working, with strong excel skills and be familiar with accounting processes.
Hours can be worked flexibly and there is the possibility for additional hours and/or responsibility should the organisational growth continue.
Role Purpose
As a Finance Assistant, you will play an essential role in providing support to the Head of Finance and Finance Officer. You will deliver the day-to-day operational finance functions by the processing and recording of financial transactions to allow the provision of accurate and timely financial information.
Role Outcomes
Financial Processing
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Ensure invoices and expenses are correctly authorised and coded
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Process purchase and sales invoices; process staff/volunteer expense claims
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Match bank payments/receipts to purchase and sales invoices and fundraising income
Banking & Reconciliations
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Complete regular bank reconciliations
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Manage petty cash and donations; recording transactions accurately
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Carry out credit control, including chasing outstanding payments
Payroll Support
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Assist with processing monthly departmental timesheets, salary, overtime, and related payroll information
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Prepare and post payroll journals
Financial Reporting
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Manage purchase invoice accruals and process regular monthly journals
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Produce income and expenditure reports for budget holders
General Duties
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Monitor the finance inbox and handle or triage queries, maintain effective finance filing systems and provide administrative support to the Head of Finance and Finance Office
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Consistently working in alignment with our aims, objectives, policies, core values and standards set out in our Employee Handbook.
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Fully participating in all relevant training to develop and maintain your performance in the role
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Demonstrating an ongoing commitment to our values: Caring Always, Working Together, Supporting Everyone, Enabling All and Continually Improving.
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Performing other duties as reasonably required within the role.
Person specification
Bradford District and Craven Mind is committed to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and improving the quality of life for people with mental health challenges. We value diversity, inclusion and lived experiences when recruiting our staff and volunteers.
Qualifications
Essential:
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GCSE Maths, English at Grade 4 or above or equivalent.
Desirable:
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Accounting Qualification from a recognised accountancy body (or working towards)
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Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential:
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A high level of numeracy and financial awareness with a basic working knowledge of accounting
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Oversight of an Accounting Package e.g. QuickBooks or Sage
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Experience of working in a similar role within an organisation
Desirable:
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Handling of, and accounting for, cash in an operational environment
Skills and Abilities
Essential:
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Organised and methodical with an excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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Excellent time and workload management with the ability to work to tight deadlines
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Good IT Skills with emphasis on financial systems, including Microsoft Office with strong skills in Exce
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Problem-solving skills and the ability to use own initiative
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The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
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Strong communication and presentation skills
Attitude and Personal Attributes
Essential:
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Positive attitude towards those with mental health difficulties and able to respect and value people unconditionally
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Ability to work effectively and make good use of time and resources
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Positive and flexible attitude to duties
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Patient, resilient and able to cope under pressure
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Ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all time
How to apply:
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Please click the 'Apply for this job' button and follow the steps to fill out the application form.
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Upload your CV and a cover letter showing how your experience and skills match the Job Description and Person Specification under.
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Were unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.
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We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults. All successful candidates will need to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.
