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Could you help us manage our financial and grant admin?

We've been busy over the past few years increasing the volume of funding we transfer to movements. We need someone to work with our Operations Manager to ensure smooth payment transfers, accurate Board and Audit reporting and good systems management.

Please email your CV and a max 2 page cover letter to finance@themovementstrust.org

outlining how your skills and experince fit the role description below.

Deadline 19th September

Interviews 26th and 27th September.

Role: Finance and Admin Officer

Reports to: Operations Manager

Location: UK based remote/home working, some in person meetings in London

Salary: £28,000 (0.8 FTE) Initially 6 month contract (ideally Nov-April 2025), to be extended subject to funding and probation review.

If you can demonstrate commitment to our objectives and values, have some finance experience and are the kind of person who thrives on keeping things in order, then we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

Accurately follow monthly, quarterly and year end finance process checklists.
Manage supplier payments and the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date financial records and documentation, eg invoicing and receipts.
Manage fund payments including liaising with recipients to ensure payment requests and agreements are completed to meet all requirements.
Provide support to the Operations Manager and Executive Director for the governance arrangements of the Trust including scheduling Board meetings, Away Days and the AGM.
Provide administrative support for application platform and movement networking sites and services.
Prepare financial reports, including reconciliation and compilation of monthly statements.
Liaise with external stakeholders, including vendors, clients, and financial institutions.
Manage the general queries that come in via the website and general email, liaising with the team as needed.
Provide general support to the Board and Executive Director as needed.
Engage confidently on movement support and communication; for example participating in movement workshops or gatherings, and movement onboarding or diligence as needed.

Key Skills

Good administrative skills
Some proficiency and experience in financial software and tools (e.g., Xero or QuickBooks, and Excel.)
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.