Financial Administrator and Bookkeeper

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 30^th 2024.

Join us in making a difference for animal conservation and welfare worldwide!