An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant, working 35 hours per week to join a professional, high-performing finance team within an established, innovative and passionate charity. Working alongside other members of the team, you will help ensure the smooth running of financial services across NYAS. This will include processing purchase ledger postings and payments using Sage and Bankline, reviewing purchase ledger accounts and chasing invoices for all direct debit payments. You will also assist in the sales ledger processing for core and activity-related services, and process claims and payments for our self-employed contractors and volunteers. You will be expected to deal with queries related to the purchase ledger, liaise with department managers, and support both the Legal Cashier and Finance Manager with legal finance tasks. About you We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team. You will have keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to your work and be someone who take prides in producing accurate, high-quality work. You will be organised, proactive and be able to manage your own workload, meet deadline and have excellent communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in finance. You will either be already working towards your AAT Level 2 qualification or be willing to commit to completing it. If you are not yet studying AAT, full support will be provided to help you gain this qualification. We are therefore seeking someone who is committed to their professional development and eager to grow within the role. How to Apply In your application, please demonstrate using specific examples how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria outlined in the attached job description and person specification. Requirements include: Experience of Purchase & Nominal Ledgers Proficient in Microsoft Office Ability to maintain databases, financial procedures and practices as required Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Effective communication skills Excellent organisational skills Good numerical and statistical ability Interview Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025 Safeguarding and Compliance NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment. In accordance with UK immigration law, NYAS is required to ensure that all prospective candidates have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Therefore, proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required as part of the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications. About NYAS As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld. We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic. NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. Work with us to help change young lives.