TITLE: Baby Basics Finance Administrator (UK & Sheffield)

OVERVIEW:

The Baby Basics Finance Administrator will support with general financial administration for Baby Basics UK & Baby Basics Sheffield, as well as some basics administration duties to support the CEO & National Operations Director.  

The role will require good financial, administrative and communications skills. 

The post holder will be line managed by the Baby Basics CEO. 

KEY SKILLS:

• Some knowledge of Baby Basics operations across UK and willingness to learn more.
• Knowledge of financial reporting framework for Charity Commission.
• Grant Financial Monitoring 
• Ability to manage multiple finance streams
• Ability to plan & organise tasks.
• Good Computer skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Good Communication – both written and oral.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexibly on occasions.
• Knowledge & Skills of Xero Accounting System would be advantageous.
• Experience of Minute taking for meetings would be advantageous
• Experience of working with or alongside external agencies and / or the voluntary sector would be advantageous. 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Support the Christian values of Baby Basics UK
• Ability to work both on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Dedication and commitment.
• Value all the people who come into contact with or work in Baby Basics. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

General

To support Baby Basics UK & Baby Basics Sheffield to keep timely & accurate financial records.

• Manage reconciliation of Bank Accounts with Xero Accounting Software. 
• Prepare payroll information for external payroll company 
• Monitor & report on grant budgets
• Support the CEO in yearly accounts preparation.
• Support the CEO in yearly Budget Setting.
• Process payments & orders for projects. 
• Carry out general admin tasks to support the CEO & National Operations Director
• Take minutes at Board of Trustee Meetings
• To support events for Baby Basics UK. 
• To work closely & communicate effectively with other all staff team & volunteers. 

Hours:  16 hours per week 

Holiday: 25 days plus Bank Holidays pro rata

Pay:  £13.50 per hour (7% pension contribution) 

To apply

Please send CV & Covering letter explaining how your experience makes you the right person for this role to cat.ross@baby-basics.org.uk 

Any application sent without a covering letter will not be considered. 

Closing Date for Applications 

16th August 2024

Interview Date

6^th September 2024