Administration Assistant
Fullers Mill Garden, West Stow, Suffolk

The Organisation

Perennial is a charity dedicated to helping people in horticulture. Together with our network of partners, we provide free support, information, advice, financial assistance and services for horticulturalists and their loved ones experiencing illness, disability, bereavement, family breakdown and financial difficulties.

We have a real focus on improving the health and well-being outcomes of people working in horticulture and have an ambitious preventative strategy to create better futures for people working in horticulture.

The Fullers Mill Garden was created by the late Bernard Tickner MBE, who spent over 50 years creating the garden you see today. In 2013, the garden was gifted to Perennial for its long-term preservation.

We are now looking for an Administration Assistant to join our team on a zero hour contract, with hours typically available on a Monday.

The Benefits

- Salary of £10.42 per hour
- 25 days’ holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata) increasing with service
- Pension
- Sickness pay
- Buy extra leave
- Time off for dependents

This is a fantastic opportunity for a financial administrator with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills to join our organisation and work in one of the most remarkable gardens in England.

As well as joining a fantastic, dedicated team and enjoying a range of benefits, you will work in the stunning scenery of our Fullers Mill garden, immersed in beautiful nature and taking in a wealth of fresh air!

So, if you want to join a passionate charity that is dedicated to helping everyone in horticulture, then apply today!

The Role

As an Administration Assistant, you will assist with the smooth running of our administration at Fullers Mill Garden, specifically financial administration.

Working under the direction of the Gardener Manager, you will undertake general administration duties with a focus on cash reconciliation of daily sales and monitoring and taking overall responsibility for cash float requirements.

You will also process petty cash reimbursements and cash control and use internal systems to provide reports across the charity for income and expenditure monitoring.

About You

To join us as an Administration Assistant, you will need:

- Experience in a financial administration role
- Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
- Good organisational skills

The closing date for applications is 26th November 2023.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we get enough suitable applicants.

Other organisations may call this role Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, Secretary, Charity Administrator, Office Administrator, Volunteer Administrator, Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant, or Financial Admin Assistant.

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