Competitive salary dependent on experience, skills and qualitifcations
Hours of Work:
24 hours per week (must include full day on Monday)
To Apply.:
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Role PurposeWorking closely with the Transactions & Payroll Team Leader and Head of Finance to meet legislative requirements and to support the operations of Buckfast Abbey including all subsidiaries and related companies/charities, the Finance Assistant is responsible for processing payroll and supporting the maintenance of financial and administrative services. These duties include, but are not limited to, Sage Accounts functions and payroll.
Main Responsibilities:
Regular payroll processing (weekly and monthly) ensuring all deadlines are met
Dealing with payroll queries and ensuring that all relevant documents are maintained and submissions are made
Regular posting of purchase and sales ledger entries to Sage 200
Petty cash payments, including reconciliation
Raising payments
Regular banking of cash, cheques, donations etc
Raising invoices for monthly support services and projects
Allocation of payments within cashbook
Credit control and chasing debtors
Establishing, maintaining and reconciling supplier and customer accounts
Coding of supplier invoices and obtaining the necessary approvals
Preparing monthly journal summaries – including internal recharges and occasional ad hoc journals when adjustments to accounts are required
Responding and dealing with phone and email enquiries relevant to the Finance department
Maintaining financial files and spreadsheet records
Managing the filing, storage, archiving and security of documents, meeting Data Protection requirements and responsibilities
Supporting the development, production and implementation of Finance process documents
Monthly credit card reconciliation, coding and posting
Ensuring the safeguarding of all Buckfast Abbey finances via the implementation and adherence of financial policies and procedures
Reconciliation of control accounts
Assisting with management accounts, budgets, year-end statutory accounts and audits as required
Processing daily post and assisting in the management of the Finance email account
Skills & Personal Attributes:
Finance qualification – for example AAT (desirable)
Experience of processing payroll (essential) and preferably use of Sage 50 payroll
Good IT skills including Excel. Previous use of Sage 200 advantageous
Data entry – particularly in respect of cash books, purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll
Attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines without compromise to standards
Ability to communicate well at all levels, verbally and in writing
Time management and organisation skills
Honest and trustworthy, strict confidentiality in all aspects of work
A proactive, responsible team player – punctual and reliable with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude
Robust and resilient to deal with the demands of a multi-faceted, complex organisation
Aligned with company values
We’re looking to fill this role in January 2026, but please don’t delay in applying to avoid disappointment!For more information, or to request an informal discussion about the role, please contact us.
