Finance Assistant (maternity cover)

Hours: 32 hours per month

Line Manager: CEO 

Location: This role is a remote working role.

Pay: £16.50 per hour

Contract length: 12 months

The Cyber Helpline

The Cyber Helpline is a movement by the information security community to step in and fill the gap in support for victims of cybercrime, digital fraud and online harm. It is a UK-based charity that provides free, expert help to victims by helping them understand, contain, recover and learn from experiencing a malicious online issue. We have directly helped over 70,000 individuals and families in the UK and the USA. 

On top of the opportunity to do some good with your skills, The Cyber Helpline will offer you the opportunity for training, skills development, mentoring and career progression. Perfect for those looking to join or progress in the cybersecurity industry. 

Role Summary

The Finance Assistant supports the leadership team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day financial processes. This role involves tasks such as processing invoices and expense claims, reconciling accounts, maintaining financial databases, assisting with payroll, and supporting budget preparation and audits. 

The Finance Assistant works closely with other departments to ensure compliance with financial policies and provides timely and accurate financial information to aid decision-making. Strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and proficiency in financial software are essential for success in this role. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns

  • Tracking and projecting cash flow

  • Tracking and projecting profit & loss

  • Reporting key financial KPIs

  • Ensure tracking of spending against restricted funds

  • Supporting annual accounts preparation

  • Setting up and running payroll

  • Sending & tracking invoices

  • Bank account transaction monitoring

  • Review and adhere to department budgets

  • Collect and enter data for various financial spreadsheets

  • Adhere to the company’s or organisation’s financial policies and procedures

  • Answers questions and provide assistance to stakeholders, customers, and clients as needed

  • Attend company-wide meetings, sometimes assisting with financial reporting to managers and senior executives

  • Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.

  • Tracking financial decisions

  • Regulatory reporting

Person Specification

Essential

  • Passionate about our mission of supporting victims of cybercrime. 

  • Excellent administration, written communication and organisation skills

  • Finance experience

  • Excellent mathematical skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Honesty and integrity

  • Is a self-starter

  • Good problem-solving skills

  • Strong Internet and Microsoft Office/Google Docs skills

Preferred

  • Experience in a similar role

  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field (could still be undergraduate)

  • Relevant qualifications