Financial Administrator and Bookkeeper
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000
Grade: Finance
Position Type: Full time, permanent position
Responsible to: Administration Manager
Direct Reports: None
Location: Homeworking - this is a remote-based role
Who We Are Looking For
Are you ready to combine your financial expertise with your passion for wildlife conservation? The World Parrot Trust is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Administrator and Bookkeeper to oversee the financial operations of our global charity.
This unique role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on parrot conservation and welfare worldwide. The ideal candidate is highly organised, skilled in financial management using QuickBooks accounting software, and has a proven track record in financial administration and bookkeeping. You will thrive in this role if you enjoy working independently, can manage complex financial operations with precision, and approach challenges with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
A strong ability to prioritise tasks, coupled with excellent communication skills and a shared passion for conservation and wildlife welfare, will be key to your success.
Main Role:
Your role will be integral to ensuring the organization’s financial administration runs smoothly and efficiently, from reconciling accounts and managing payments to producing financial reports and supporting compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Administration
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for the World Parrot Trust
- Managing payroll, including soliciting sick/holiday leave; completing monthly PAYE and NEST payments.
- Reconcile accounts, process payments, and manage vendor relationships.
- Prepare financial reports, including balance sheets, cash flow statements, and income statements.
- Monitor project budgets and track grant spending to ensure effective resource allocation.
- Confidently navigate international transactions.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including Charity Commission filings.
Administrative Support
- Ensure timely reporting of incoming donation, project and grant funds.
- Facilitate audits and prepare year-end accounts.
- Oversee payroll, and vendor files to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Support Board meetings by preparing financial reports.
- Organise and manage financial documentation and related correspondence.
About You
- Detail-Oriented and Organized: You can handle complex financial information with precision.
- Experienced in Financial Management: You have a strong background in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance.
- Proactive Problem-Solver: You approach challenges with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Team player: You collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, and support shared goals to ensure organisational success.
- Passionate about Conservation: You’re inspired to make a difference in the lives of parrots and their ecosystems.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a global conservation effort.
- Enjoy flexible homeworking arrangements.
- Work in a role where your expertise directly supports meaningful, impactful initiatives.
Inclusion & Diversity
We highly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage.
What Do We Offer?
Regarding the benefits, all UK employers are required to have a workplace pension contribution scheme at a minimum of 3%, which ours is.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to bring your financial skills to a role with purpose, please send your CV and a cover letter to jobs@parrots.org by December 30th 2024.
Join us in making a difference for animal conservation and welfare worldwide!
