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Part-Time Finance Assistant - Student Union

Location: South-East London (onsite)

Contract Type: Temporary for approximately 6 months

Hours: 2 days per week – ideally Tuesdays and Thursdays

Salary: £12.21 p/hr

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• Support a registered charity with £2m annual turnover serving 10,000 student members across London

• Work with modern finance systems including accounts payable software and develop new financial controls

• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, community-driven organisation led by elected student officers

Our client is a registered student union charity based in South-East London, seeking a Part-Time Finance Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your finance skills in a vibrant, community-focused organisation whilst supporting the voice and representation of 10,000 student members. If you're looking to gain practical finance experience and have the skills to succeed in this role, we'd like to hear from you.

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Company Overview

Our client is an independent registered charity with an annual turnover of £2m and approximately 30 full-time staff. They serve as the heart and voice of their student membership, supporting hundreds of volunteers and student-led campaigns across academic, social, political, environmental and economic issues. The organisation combines professional representation and advice services with ethical commercial operations including a bar, café, shop and event spaces. They operate with a strong commitment to inclusion, community-driven values and democratic, officer-led leadership, serving a culturally diverse membership.

Position Overview

As a Part-Time Finance Assistant, you'll provide essential support to the finance department, maintaining accurate financial records and systems that underpin the organisation's operations. You'll work both independently and collaboratively, handling accounts payable processes, cash management from commercial outlets, and filing systems. Your work directly supports the organisation's ability to fund student campaigns and representation services, making a tangible difference to student life and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the accounts payable system weekly, processing purchase invoices, expense claims and credit card transactions

• Count and deposit weekly revenue from commercial outlets, preparing cash for collection and deposit slips

• Establish and deactivate staff accounts on finance systems as required

• Review supplier statements and liaise with budget holders to identify and resolve missing invoices

• File weekly purchase ledger reports and maintain accurate financial filing systems

• Dispense petty cash and float requests, flagging concerns to the Finance Manager

• Assist in developing new financial systems and controls to improve processes

• Support key events throughout the year including Welcome and elections

• Undertake general administration tasks including typing, filing and photocopying as directed

Requirements

Essential:

• Previous work experience dealing with money, ideally in a similar Finance Assistant/Officer role

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to explain information clearly

• IT competent with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Desire to work within a democratic, officer-led environment

• Desire to work within an organisation serving a culturally diverse membership

How to Apply

Please send your CV for immediate consideration.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with interviews expected w/c 14th April 2026.

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