We are seeking to appoint a Finance and Admin Assistant on an initial part-time freelance contract.
The successful candidate will help with the smooth running of our finance and administrative operations including the processing of invoices and creating monthly usage reports.
Duties include:
- Process incoming and outgoing financial transactions (including invoices, payments, etc) in a timely manner
- Reconcile transactions on our accounting system (Xero)
- Create monthly financial records and usage tracking reports
- Handle queries from internal and external stakeholders (including accountants, organisations we are working with, practitioners, etc)
- Support the preparation of year-end accounts
- Collaborate with team members to improve financial processes and procedures
Person specification
- Experience in accounting or finance-related roles, preferably within the creative industries
- Skilled in Xero accounting software
- Highly organised and efficient, with the ability to be problem solve, think ahead and take initiative
- Can work both self-sufficiently and collaboratively as part of a busy organisation
- Strong numerical and administrative skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Flexible, reliable and trustworthy
- Able to handle large amounts of data
- Proficiency in using accounting and software packages (in particular Xero and Microsoft Excel)
- A positive, friendly and personable manner
Further information
- This is an initial part-time position, 28 hours per month, the equivalent of four full days (with much of the time concentrated at the beginning and end of each calendar month)
- The role can be performed remotely, but the successful candidate must be based in the UK and able to meet in person on occasion
Salary
£15 per hour
Expressions of interest
If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your background and experience to Kate at admin@wellbeinginthearts.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 11th September 2026.
Online interviews will take place the following week.
The successful candidate should ideally be able to start the role in late September / early October.
