posted: 3rd September 2025

Location: Warrington (fully onsite)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (pro rata)
Start date: ASAP

We’re partnering with a vibrant and values-driven charity in Warrington, delivering meaningful day services and learning opportunities for adults with learning disabilities. With a beautiful heritage garden setting and a strong community presence, they’re now looking for a reliable, proactive finance professional to join their small team on a temporary basis – with the possibility of becoming permanent.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of the charity’s day-to-day finance function and genuinely make a difference to the lives of others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping & Transaction Processing

  • Maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and journals

  • Process all income and expenditure, ensuring appropriate coding and cost allocation

  • Handle gift shop and coffee shop income, including daily takings and reconciliation

• Invoicing & Income Tracking

  • Generate and manage monthly invoices to the local council based on learner ratios and support packages

  • Track income received and chase outstanding payments as required

  • Liaise with the external accountant regarding invoicing structure and templates

• Payroll Support

  • Maintain accurate staff payroll records, including hours, sick pay, annual leave, and other entitlements

  • Cross-check payroll calculations against contracts

  • Liaise with the external accountant who runs the final payment and HMRC submissions

• Financial Reporting & Forecasting

  • Produce simple monthly financial reports using Xero (revenue vs cost, departmental income, etc.)

  • Support budget forecasting and track against projections

  • Highlight one-off costs or funding spikes for discussion with the Director of Operations

• Administrative & Compliance

  • Ensure financial processes align with charity sector regulations and internal controls

  • Support year-end preparation and audits

  • Assist with other administrative tasks as required by the SMT

About You:

• AAT-qualified (or equivalent) – essential

• Proficient in Xero (including payroll module) – essential

• Previous experience in a charity or not-for-profit setting – desirable

• Comfortable working in a standalone finance role within a small team

• Able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision

• Emotionally intelligent, level-headed, and open to feedback

• Keen to work somewhere where your role supports a wider social purpose

Why Join?

• Work in a beautiful, supportive environment that truly makes a difference

• Friendly, down-to-earth leadership team with a strong values-based culture

• Real variety and autonomy in your role

• The chance to grow with the organisation during an exciting period of change and modernisation

To apply, please send your CV or reach out for a confidential conversation. Immediate interviews available. This role is based onsite in Warrington and is not offered on a hybrid or remote basis.