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Introduction

Romney Marsh Community Hub (The Hub) is a long established charity based in New Romney, Kent and focused on supporting the older population of the Romney Marsh area. A vibrant centre in New Romney provides a base for a wide range of activities funded through grants and donations and payments for services. In addition the charity has a trading subsidiary which operates two charity shops and a beach cafe/centre in Greatstone. The profits from these activities go to support the charitable activities.

The charity has 30 employees and over 100 volunteers.

Over the last three years the turnover of the charity and its associated trading activities have grown over 50 per cent and future growth is planned.

Overview
We are seeking to recruit a replacement for for the retiring Finance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-orientated and reliable Accounts Officer to join our team. This is a flexible, part-time role with the option of hybrid working. We offer flexibility around working days and hours to suit the right candidate.

This role, reporting to the Chief Executive, but also working closely with the Treasurer Trustee, would suit a motivated individual who is comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, supportive team. Experience of working with Xero accounting is essential and payroll experience is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

The main duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Recording accurate day to day financial transactions
• Raising and issuing invoices
• processing expense claims
• reconciling bank accounts and credit cards
• ensuring timely payment of suppliers
• managing and maintaining accurate accounts payable and receivable records using Xero
• assisting with VAT returns
• Supporting month-end reporting and ensuring financial records remain up to date
• Support for end of year accounts preparation and audit
• following up on outstanding payments

About You

You will be able to work independently while supporting the wider Romney marsh Community Hub team. You will have:

Essential:

• Proven experience using Xero accounting software
• confident use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• excellent attention to detail with strong numerical skills
• experience in accounts administration, bookkeeping, or a similar role
• strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable:

• Payroll experience
• Experience working within a charity or not-for-profit organisation

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this role.

Please note: no agencies or applications from third parties will be considered

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £11,310.00-£14,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kent TN28 8JR