Finance and Payroll Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Salary:  £28,000–30,000* PA pro rata
Location: Central Bristol (Hybrid with some remote working)
Hours:  Part time – 28 hours per week
Contract Duration: 12 months FTC

*Depending on experience

Join the team at Raised in Bristol, a not-for-profit social enterprise providing the very best early years education whilst brightening the local landscape by investing in our community. 

We’re looking for a Finance and Payroll Assistant to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract for maternity cover. 

The purpose of the role

The Finance and Payroll Assistant is a key part of the Finance team at Raised In, supported by the Head of Finance, ensuring smooth operations and contributing to the business’ overall success. The post holder will be responsible for processing invoices (both for customers and from suppliers), overseeing debt chasing, processing payroll, and handling general finance queries from customers. This role requires a strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Why work with us?

We really value our expert team. As well as offering competitive pay for all roles in a friendly and supportive team, you’ll receive lots of great benefits:

  • Competitive pay

  • Paid 1 hour lunch break

  • 50% off for your child in our nurseries

  • Enhanced maternity pay

  • Employer pension

  • ‘Refer a friend’ bonus for introducing new team members to us

  • 32 days holiday (inc bank holidays and Christmas closure, FTE)

  • 24/7 access to remote GP and Counselling Services

  • Wellbeing Day allowance


What about you?

Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in a finance-related role, excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to multitask and prioritise workload and be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

A Payroll and/or finance qualification would be a strong benefit or if you’re currently studying for an AAT or payroll qualification.

You’ll need to have experience using accounting software - Xero ideally, used to payroll software, especially BrightPay. Any experience or knowledge of the early years sector would be particularly desirable, especially knowledge of the funding landscape for early years. 

If you’re honest and reliable, friendly and professional with a ‘can do’ attitude and an excellent attention to detail then we’d love to hear from you!

Does this sound like you? Apply today!

To apply for this role please send your CV and cover letter to our Head of Finance, Annamaria Teplan annamaria@raisedin.org.uk

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