Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 per annum
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Closing date: 1st November 2026 (may close earlier if we find an appropriate candidate)
Do you want to be part of a unique Community where people live, work, learn and celebrate life together?
About Us:
Camphill Milton Keynes Communities is a charity providing unique, person-centred support, based on a modern view of the Camphill movement, for adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions, as well as a number of people living in the Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire area with a learning disability.
About the Role:
The Finance Assistant will provide accurate and timely financial administration support across the charity at both sites. The role is responsible for processing transactions, maintaining financial records, supporting month-end procedures, and ensuring compliance with charity accounting and financial controls. The job is split between two sites, mainly at our Blakesley office, with 1-2 days per week in the Milton Keynes office.
Key responsibilities include:
Purchase Ledger
- Process supplier invoices accurately and promptly.
- Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
- Resolve supplier queries.
- Maintain the purchase ledger and ensure records are up to date.
Sales Ledger and Income Processing
- Raise sales invoices and credit notes.
- Manage income received from councils/NHS bodies.
- Record and reconcile donations, grants, fundraising income, and other receipts.
- Monitor outstanding debts and support credit control activities.
Bank and Cash Reconciliations
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain and administer the charity’s petty cash system in accordance with financial policies and internal controls.
- Maintain and administer the residents’ finances in accordance with financial policies and internal controls.
- Reconcile petty cash balances on a regular basis and investigate any discrepancies.
- Prepare petty cash reports and journals for month-end accounting.
Financial Administration
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.
- Prepare journals and reconciliations as required.
Payroll Support
- Assist with payroll administration and pension processing.
- Maintain payroll records and employee finance documentation.
- Liaise with payroll providers where applicable.
Audit and Compliance
- Assist with the annual audit and preparation of audit schedules.
- Support compliance with charity accounting regulations, internal controls, and financial policies.
- Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements.
Systems and Process Improvement
- Maintain finance systems and databases.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.
- Support finance projects and system developments as required.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience in a finance or accounts administration role.
- Experience of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations.
- Experience of managing petty cash and undertaking cash reconciliations.
- Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Build a professional working relationship with residents, colleagues and relevant professionals.
Essential Skills and Knowledge
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work.
Desirable
- AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, or equivalent finance qualification.
- Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Experience in the care sector.
- Experience in payroll work.
- Knowledge of charity accounting and restricted/unrestricted funds.
- Experience using cloud-based finance systems, specifically QuickBooks and Dext.
Key Competencies
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Integrity and accountability.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Ability to work on own initiative and under direction.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to the charity’s mission and values.
The most important thing is a caring attitude, genuine interest in people and willingness to work in accordance with our Mission and Vision Statement.
What we offer:
- £32,000 – £35,000 per annum
- 30 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays, rising with length of service
- Discretionary enhanced company sick pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Full training and ongoing professional development
- A supportive, stable team environment with a charity that invests in its people
Why Join Us?:
- We are keen on staff development! We offer excellent professional and career development and training opportunities, including professional qualifications
- We promote a diverse, friendly and high-quality working environment
- We offer the opportunity to work amongst a team of dedicated, creative and supportive colleagues
- We provide a fully paid DBS, generous holiday and work pension scheme
- If you are interested in this unique opportunity, then please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in helping create a transformative living environment for adults with learning disabilities, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re the right person for this role to recruitment@camphillmk.co.uk.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity, then please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement, outlining:
“What is it about working with us in this position that interests you, and what skills, experience and values can you bring”?
Please note: we review applications frequently, and interviews will take place shortly after we shortlist them. If we feel we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert early. Don’t hesitate and apply as soon as possible.
Equal Opportunities
Camphill Milton Keynes & Northants is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for disabled applicants and employees. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.
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