We do not provide sponsorship for this role
Salary & benefits:
* Salary £25,000 - £28,000 pro rata
* DBS reimbursed after successful probation
* Cashback Healthcare Scheme
* Workplace pension
About Us:
The Orchard Trust is a charity providing high quality care and support to adults with learning disabilities across the Forest of Dean.
Job Description:
We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic Accounts and Payroll Assistant to join our friendly team to support the Finance Manager and wider team by undertaking the following tasks:
Finance:
* Create sales invoices and post
* Review purchase ledger invoices and post
* Assist with procurement and customer enquiries
* Preparing twice monthly supplier payments runs
* Assisting with the preparation of Management Accounts
* Assisting with month end processing and reporting
* Credit control
Payroll:
* Assist with the preparation and processing of monthly payroll as required
* Assist with employee payroll queries
* Assist processing payroll for small external organisations
* Work with senior managers to ensure all relevant information is provided in a timely manner
Petty cash:
* Issue petty cash and reimburse expenses within guidelines
* Maintain petty cash records
* Undertake regular reconciliation of petty cash account
Additional:
* Undertake regular client and home finance audits
* Maintain donations received accounts
* General filing and other administrative duties
* Assist with internal and external audits
Essential Experiences/Skills:
* Computer literate across a range of platforms and software
* Sound knowledge of accounting processes
* Experience of working within a busy accounts department
* Good analytical and system interrogation skills
* Able to work accurately and confidently with strong attention to detail
* Ability to manage a varied workload within required timescales
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Desired Experience/Skills:
* Working knowledge of Xero accounting system and SAGE payroll
* Experience in charity accounts
* Working knowledge of payroll and auto enrolment pension systems
Closing date: Tuesday 16th September 2025
Interview Date: Monday 29th September 2025
Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Lydbrook GL17 9PP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 16/09/2025