Burmantofts Community Friends seeks an immediate Finance Assistant, with potential for permanency.
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Tom Armstrong, CEO of Burmantofts Community Friends, explained that the charity had reached a point where additional finance support was essential. The organisation had recently lost its Finance Assistant and needed someone who could step in quickly to manage paperwork, year‑end processes and reporting.
The brief required a candidate who could:
- Operate QuickBooks with confidence.
- Manage finance paperwork and input accurately.
- Fit into a close‑knit community charity environment.
- Adapt to part‑time hours while delivering immediate value.
"I’ve had a few interactions with recruitment agencies over the years and this has been a really pleasant experience. It’s definitely been the easiest since I’ve been in the charity sector. I’ve been really impressed with how Charity Recruit handled things."
Key Achievements
- Delivered a shortlist of finance candidates with charity sector experience, enabling direct comparison of skills and fit.
- Appointed a Finance Assistant with QuickBooks expertise, ensuring immediate impact and minimal training needs.
- Structured the role flexibly with part‑time hours, starting as a temporary placement with potential for permanence.
This appointment gave Burmantofts Community Friends confidence in its financial processes and allowed the CEO to focus on wider organisational priorities.
