Finance Assistant

Location: Notting Hill Gate

Please note:

To apply for this role please submit a CV and a covering letter highlighting your suitability for the role. Only applications with the covering letter will be considered. Regrettably, the Campden Charities do not provide visa sponsorship.
A great opportunity has arisen for a proactive, highly organised, detail-driven and methodical Finance Assistant to join our small finance team at the Campden Charities, the well-established charity based in West London near Notting Hill Gate tube station. We are seeking to recruit someone on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an office-based role in assisting the Finance Director with daily tasks and year-end preparations.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, supporting a broad range of financial processes including invoice management, reconciliations and general administration.
Main

Duties include:

* Assisting with essential finance activities
 
* Various data entry into Sage 50, including nominal journals, purchase and sales invoices
 
* Assisting with processing grants
 
* Maintain purchase and sales ledgers
 
* Prepare supplier payment runs
 
* Maintain spreadsheets outside Sage
 
* Assisting with payments
 
* Assisting with year-end and audit preparations
 
* Ad hoc reporting
Key requisites for candidates:
 
* At least one year of previous work experience within an accounting department
 
* Competent use of MS Office with strong Excel skills, able to create a complex spreadsheet
 
* Working knowledge of Sage 50 or similar accounting software
 
* Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
 
* Strong understanding of accounting principles and finance processes
 
* Professional, with a strong ethical and collaborative approach to business relationships
 
* Self-motivated individual with strong organisational skills and can-do attitude
 
* Strong analytical and communication skills
 
* Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
 
* Strong team player, accountable for own input
 
* Actively studying towards the ACCA qualification
What is on offer?
 
* The opportunity to be part of our 400 year’s commitment to assist those in need in West London
 
* Excellent opportunity to develop skills within supportive and collaborative environment
 
* Competitive salary of £31k-£35k pa based on experience
 
* Generous 28 days annual leave exclusive of bank holidays
 
* 10% employer pension contribution (rising with service)
 
* Bupa medical insurance, Denplan, critical illness insurance
The closing date for applications is Monday, 16th February 2026. Only successful applicants will be notified of an interview