We’re looking for someone who wants to make a real and lasting difference to people’s lives. With experience in bookkeeping and financial administration, you will love numbers (and spreadsheets), have great attention to detail and be an excellent communicator.  Working closely with the Director, you will be responsible for the administration of the Charity’s finances, leading on tasks including:  

Weekly - invoice processing, payments, petty cash, bank deposits and reconciliation etc 

Monthly - compiling monthly payroll, creating management accounts/financial reports, supporting Project Managers with financial analysis, and reporting to Director/Trustees  

Annual – preparing budgets, submitting financial returns, reporting at the Annual General Meeting, and working with the accountancy firm to complete the financial audit.  

Ad hoc –financial support for Farm Events, developing budgets and other enquiries.  

As a member of the Farm’s Operational Management team, you will support the organisation with financial insights and guidance to help us develop the charity, remain sustainable and achieve our mission.  

Contract type:  Permanent  
Salary:  Starting salary between £27,803 and £33,024 depending on experience. (Starting salary £33,024 if a candidate is taking on the full finance manager role)
Hours of work: 21-28 hours per week largely undertaken between 9 - 5pm, Monday to Friday 
Place of work: This role is based at St Werburghs City Farm in Bristol, however, hybrid working can be discussed.  
Annual leave: 25 days holiday per year, plus public holidays, pro rata   
Probationary period: The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 3 months.   
References: All appointments will be confirmed only upon receipt of satisfactory references.  
Application Deadline: We are conducting a rolling recruitment process, which means applications will be reviewed as they are received. This allows us to move quickly in selecting the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about the role, please email: director@swcityfarm.co.uk