Finance and Administration Assistant
Who we are
Wycombe Homeless Connection is a Christian-led charity based in south Buckinghamshire that works to end homelessness in our community.
We make a difference to the lives of local people, stopping homelessness before it starts through our innovative homelessness prevention programmes and reducing the harm homelessness can do with our frontline support and health projects.
Our vision is that south Buckinghamshire is transformed into a place where no one loses their home and that there is suitable housing and housing security for all.
About the role
We are looking for skilled individual to join our team as a Finance and Administration Assistant. This job is 22.5 hours (equivalent to three days) which can be worked flexibly and is office based with flexible options. The starting salary range is £16,294 - £17,652 (for stated hours).
The successful candidate should have business acumen and the ability to complete financial tasks accurately and efficiently. You will need to be organised, adept at following processes while remaining proactive and exercising initiative, and able to handle confidential information.
In this role, you'll work with the business and finance manager to process and record the financial transactions of our charity, including incoming donations, process invoices and expense claims. You’ll also work alongside the data and donations officer in completing general ledger and bank reconciliations and assist with general finance queries from around the charity.
You’ll help ensure efficient day-to-day running of our charity with respect to administrative tasks such as monitoring and ordering office equipment and liaising with suppliers.
Please read the full job description, right.
Benefits
- As well as offering a competitive salary, we are a compassionate employer. We are happy to explore flexible hours and working locations with all our staff.
- We offer regular wellbeing activities including retreat days, social events and more.
- You’ll join our free employee assistance programme through which you get access to free counselling, legal advice a 24/7 GP helpline and more.
- We have a generous leave package, starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays.
- We will focus on your training and professional development.
Important notes
Please note that we are unable to consider applicants who do not presently have permission to work in the UK.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to continue building an environment that embraces diversity.
Find out more
Please read the Finance and Administration Assistant job description and review our document, link to the right, 'Christian context for working with Wycombe Homeless Connection'.
If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please call our Business and Finance Manager, Lola De-Lima, on 01494 447699 or email lola.de-lima@wyhoc.org.uk
Next steps and application
Please send your CV and a covering letter by post to Lola De-Lima, Business and Finance Manager, Wycombe Homeless Connection, Oakley Hall, 8 Castle Street, High Wycombe, HP13 6RF or by email to lola.de-lima@wyhoc.org.uk. Lola will then contact you to arrange a conversation about the role and prospective candidates will be asked to complete an application form.
Closing date
We will be interviewing candidates as soon as possible so don't delay!