Finance Assistant (part time)
The Royal Medical Benevolent Fund is a leading UK charity for the medical profession. We have been providing advice, support and financial help to doctors, medical students and their dependents for nearly 190 years.
We are looking for a Finance Assistant to support the Head of Finance and IT and Management Accountant within the Finance department. You will be also supporting others in the organisation by providing accurate donation/income information and analysis.
The role is part time, based on a 14 hour working week. Overtime may occasionally be available during busy periods.
Key responsibilities
- Recording donations and daily bank receipts onto database
- Maintaining donor information on database
- Banking cheques and vouchers received
- Preparing correspondence to donors and other stake holders
- Preparing and checking Gift Aid claims
- Processing Bank transfers on Sage 50 Accounts
- Ad hoc tasks depending on the Fund’s needs
Key competencies
- A high level of numeracy is essential
- Attention to detail
- Able to deal with a high volume of transactions speedily
- At least two years of work experience in an office environment, preferably in a database or accounting role
- Computer literacy including experience of using a database and MS Word and Excel
(a wider knowledge of IT and interest in report writing would be an advantage) - Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be fluent in English to be able to prepare letters and emails to donors and stakeholders independently
- Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK
Salary
London Living Wage, currently £14.80/hour
Benefits
- 10 days holidays per annum (based on FTE of 25 days, awarded pro-rata)
- Generous company pension
- Flexible working
To apply, send a CV and covering letter to [email protected]