Finance Associate

Finance Associate (Q/PQ) - Part Time - 3 days per week Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 FTE + excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday, 2:1 pension (up to 12% employer contribution), plus many more Location: London/Hybrid with 2-4 days per month in the office Part Time - 3 days per week Did you know that there are at least 20m people in the UK in vulnerable financial circumstances, who are poorly served or unfairly excluded from mainstream financial services? That’s nearly a third of all adults in the UK. We are Fair4All Finance. We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services.

We are continuing our work following our latest round of funding, and as a result we are now seeking a Finance Associate (Q/PQ) to join our growing Finance team on a Part Time basis (3 days per week). This is an excellent opportunity for someone with finance or bookkeeping experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive, purpose-driven organisation. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our day-to-day financial processes, with particular responsibility for accounts payable. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, supporting invoice processing, expenses, reconciliations and period-end activities, while helping maintain accurate financial records and controls. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, coded correctly and paid on time Monitor invoice approval workflows and work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure timely processing of payments Support staff in using purchase order and expense management processes, providing guidance where required Monitor and support employee expense claims, ensuring compliance with internal processes and timely approvals Perform bank reconciliations and support cash management activities, including payment preparation Raise invoices where required and support the management of accounts receivable activities Maintain accurate financial records, including the fixed asset register Support month-end and year-end financial processes, including preparation for external audit requirements Provide wider administrative and operational support to the Finance team as required Essential experience & qualifications AAT qualified, part-qualified or equivalent finance qualification Experience in a finance, accounts payable, bookkeeping or finance administration role Good working knowledge of financial processes and controls Confident working with numbers and financial information Intermediate Excel skills and experience using finance systems Experience managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Experience building positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Strong written and verbal communication skills Person Profile Highly organised, methodical and able to manage their workload effectively Naturally curious, with the confidence to ask questions and challenge where appropriate Detail-focused and committed to producing accurate, high-quality work A proactive problem solver who enjoys improving processes and finding practical solutions Comfortable working in a changing environment where priorities can evolve Collaborative and supportive, with a strong team-first mindset Resilient and adaptable, willing to take ownership and get involved wherever needed Motivated to develop their finance knowledge and grow their career Passionate about Fair4All Finance's mission to improve financial inclusion and make a positive difference to people's lives Who are Fair4All Finance? We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services. Founded in 2019, we are funded from the Dormant Assets Scheme. The scheme is led by the financial industry and backed by the UK government. This makes it possible for money in dormant bank and building society accounts to be used to help good causes. Our vision is of a society where the long-term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair and accessible financial sector. You can find more information on us and our work at www.fair4allfinance.org.uk. Fair4All Finance is a Disability Confident Committed scheme member. Fair4All Finance is a Disability Confident Committed member. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace and will offer an initial interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. You’ll be able to indicate this in your application. If you do require any support or reasonable adjustments during the process, please contact us at [email removed - click apply for more details]. Our Benefits include: Financial Security: Pension (2:1 up to 12% employer contribution), group life assurance, critical illness, and income protection, family leave Wellbeing: 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, health & wellbeing resource hub (including an Employee Assistance Programme) Personal & Professional Development: Individual discretionary Training budget Book Club – mission aligned, up to 4 per year

Fair4All Finance is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value different perspectives, experiences, and expertise, encouraging everyone to grow and contribute fully. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including age, gender identity, disability, marital status, race, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and socioeconomic status. We ensure fair and equitable treatment for all team members and applicants and actively recruit from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates and promote flexible working for a healthy work-life balance. To apply, submit your application via Applied by 5pm on Monday 22nd June. Please note, we reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date so please be sure to apply early For informal enquiries, or if you have any technical issue with your application, please contact us at [email removed - click apply for more details]. Please note that your application will be reviewed through a blind, unbiased process, so be sure to provide clear, specific examples in your responses to our ‘sift’ questions. Due to the nature of our work successful applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, which include employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. All checks will be role appropriate and your recruiter will confirm which checks are required. We manage our checks via TrustID. All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK and not require sponsorship at any point now, or in the future.