We are seeking a Finance Assistant for immediate employment to join our friendly head office team based in Watford.

You will be working for a charity that never stops caring for its animals and people. We believe every pet deserves a chance to thrive in a loving home. Across our five rescue and rehoming centres across the south of England, we care for homeless and unwanted cats, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs - helping them find the families they’ve been waiting for. Our five shops raise valuable funds to support our cause.

Position:Finance Assistant

Location: Head Office based, Tylers’s Way, Watford-by-Pass, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8WT

Salary: £12.40 - £12.60 per hour (£7,737.60 - £7,862.40 per annum)

Hours: Part-time, 12 hours per week (working pattern can be flexible)

About the role:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for making appropriate accurate entries, supporting the finance team in ensuring a smooth running of key aspects of the finance function, providing financial accountability for the charity.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Processing monthly financial transaction and reconcile with sage and bank.
  • Nominal account code analysis.
  • Processing of month end accruals, depreciations and prepayments.
  • Production of monthly centre analysis report on income and expenditure for trend analysis.
  • Related administrative assignments that are required for the effective delivery of responsibilities within the finance function.
  • Support and cover for other members of the finance team

About you:

To excel in this role, you will be self-motivated, keen to learn, able to work efficiently to meet deadlines with an analytical mind and strong attention to detail. 

You will possess good overall IT skills, including Microsoft Office, especially excel with a working knowledge of Sage accounts.

You will have a positive and proactive approach to work, providing good customer service and be an excellent team player.

As part of our commitment to making NAWT a great place to work, we offer access to the following employee benefits:

  • 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, rising to 38 days after 5 years of service (pro-rated for part time employees).
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.

If you feel you have the right skills to be a successful Finance Assistant, please apply to Salvo La Cognata, Finance Manager at s.lacognata@nawt.org.uk with your CV and cover letter.

The full Job Description can be viewed below.

Closing Date: 27thJune 2025, however we reserve the right to close the role early should the right candidate apply, do not delay in submitting your application!