Senior Finance Administrator (Part-Time, FTC - Mat Cover)
Join a team that feels like family!
You have probably never heard of a Fundraising Agency, most people haven’t. It’s true we are a unique business, but a business with support at its core whether that be with our charity clients or with our amazing team members.
Recognised in the Sunday Times Top 100 best places to work, we believe that achieving brilliant results starts with an exceptional culture and here at The Professional Fundraiser, or TPF to our friends, we are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our warm and friendly finance hub.
This is a part time, fixed term contract covering maternity leave ending December 2027, however, in an ever evolving business, there is scope for the role to become permanent.
What you’ll be doing;
- Month and Year end processes; You will collaborate with the acting Financial Manager to ensure all month and year end procedures are followed and completed to the highest standard
- Journal Processing & Management Information; Assist in producing journals and prepare management information when required, giving timely responses to information requests through document preparation
- Accounts Payable; Receiving invoices, assist with the upkeep of the purchase ledger and associated processes as well as collaborating on team member expenses
- Accounts Receivable; When required, manage the invoicing and accounts receivable process, offering full support on all credit control efforts
- Reconciliation; Perform bank and card reconciliation when needed including banking responsibilities with the confidence to make ad-hoc payments
- Cash Flow; Have an eye on cash flow, highlighting any potential challenges and supporting all budget tracking activities
- Payroll; Assist with weekly and monthly payroll processing and set up along with associated pension related admin as well as tracking and actioning internal referral payments
- Admin Support; Collaborative inbox management, full compliance with all financial processes and procedures, digital record maintenance, GDPR compliance, ad-hoc support to all team members when needed
- Deputise for fellow team members during periods of absence
Want to know a little bit more about us?
TPF is the leading, national fundraising agency working with large charity clients that include The Royal British Legion, Prostate Cancer UK, Alzheimers Society, Erskine and Cats Protection to name a few. We’re proudly a “team-first” agency and want every individual’s interaction with TPF to be an exemplary experience. We strive for the feeling of family, crafting personal experiences for each of our Team Members.
Tell me about the Finance Hub…
It’s a team of 3 amazing individuals with a wealth of experience, and a supportive ‘get things done’ attitude. The hub works collaboratively across all areas of the business, with close association with the Senior Leadership Team. The financial insight from the hub is a strong driver of the business ensuring the financial decisions made support the growth and robustness of TPF, meaning we are financially ready for whatever comes our way.
So what are the person specifics for this role?
- Experience; although full support will be available, proven experience in a previous finance role is required due to the assistance required for month and year end processes.
- Qualification Specifics; A level 3 AAT qualification or equivalent in financial experience would be a minimum
- Google/Excel; we predominantly use Google workplace but there is an overlap with Excel, so familiarity with both is an advantage
- Accuracy; A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is a must, ensuring full compliance on financial processes
- Prioritising; Experience in balancing a competing workload that adheres to strict deadlines, strong time management with great organisational skills
- Confidentiality; Trust is an integral part of a finance role, along with a high level of confidentiality and discretion
- Sage; Our accounting system is Sage, familiarity with this system would be an advantage but there will be full training and support available
- A team player; as a small hub in an SME we are looking for someone who will contribute to our positive and supportive culture
What are the benefits of being a TPF team member?
- A starting salary of between £29,000 to £32,000 FTE - Depending on Experience
- 22 days holiday (not including bank holidays) increasing on length of service -pro rata’d for part time
- 12 week probationary period
- A paid day off for your birthday!
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Beautiful countryside offices with green spaces, cows and sheep as our nearest neighbours
- We even have a shower, if you ever fancied cycling or running to work!
Working Specifics
This is a part time role, 22.5 hours per week covering 3 days with a compulsory Thursday and Friday with a Monday or Tuesday as the third day. 7.5 hours per day, however we can offer flexibility to cover less hours over 4 days. This can be discussed at the interview stage.
There will be an element of hybrid working with 1 day working from home, but being in the office will be of great benefit in the beginning whilst you learn all about us, so whilst you are in your probationary period you will be required to be on site.
The Interview Process
This is a two stage process, the first stage will be a virtual interview with our current Finance Manager and the People Manager, the second will be a face to face interview at our head office in Astwick with the Finance Manager and CEO, with an opportunity for you to meet the rest of the Finance Hub.
At The Professional Fundraiser, we know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is authentically lived within TPF. If you’ve got the personality, drive, experience, and passion, that’s all we care about, and we’re proud that every individual in our business is valued and cherished equally.
To apply for this role and to find out more about us, please visit our , or you can drop our People & Engagement team an email you can also give us a call on 01462 458899 or text Rebecca on 07561 702383.
Pay: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
