Bookkeeper & Administrative Support Officer - Part Time

Location: Remote (Chichester-based)
Hours: 12 hours per week (flexible working arrangement)
Rate: -16 per hour (PAYE) or -20 per hour (self-employed/freelance)
Contract: Permanent part-time or freelance

We are a community-focused charity dedicated to supporting young people with different abilities and strengthening our local community. We are looking for a reliable, organised and detail-oriented Bookkeeper & Administrative Support Officer to join our friendly team.

This role is ideal for someone with bookkeeping experience who also enjoys providing practical administrative support to senior leaders and helping ensure the smooth running of a busy charity.

About the Role

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing and managing service-related payments, and providing general administrative support across the organisation. This is a flexible part-time position offering approximately 12 hours per week.

Bookkeeping & Finance Support

• Process and monitor service payments and invoices.
• Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping systems.
• Reconcile bank accounts and financial transactions.
• Assist with budgeting and financial monitoring.
• Ensure financial documentation is organised and compliant with charity requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers, service users and funders regarding payment matters when required.
• Attend bi-monthly Finance Committee meetings.

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Assist with diary management, meeting coordination and minute-taking.
• Prepare reports, correspondence and organisational documents.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems.
• Support compliance, governance and operational administration.
• Assist with the administration of projects, contracts and service delivery as required.

About You

• Previous bookkeeping or finance administration experience.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Confident using accounting/bookkeeping software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to manage your workload independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and data protection.
• Have an interest in supporting the work of a charity and making a positive impact in the community.

Desirable

• Experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Knowledge of charity finance processes and reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting senior managers or leadership teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive rate of -16 per hour (PAYE) or -20 per hour (self-employed/freelance).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Workplace pension scheme (permanent part-time role only).
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that positively impacts young people with different abilities.