Junior Finance Assistant (3001)

RSPCA Assured is celebrating 30 years of improving the lives of farmed animals.

In that time, we're proud to have worked with thousands of farmers - and all of the UK's biggest supermarkets - to help make the lives of millions of animals better.

Every year, we inspect almost 4,000 farms and other scheme members to ensure they meet strict RSPCA animal welfare standards - ensuring a better life for farm animals.

So when you see an RSPCA Assured label on meat, fish, eggs or milk products, it means the animal was cared for according to the RSPCA's standards.

Our vision is a world where all farmed animals are respected and treated with kindness and compassion - and that's what we work towards every day.

We're looking for a Junior Finance Assistant to join our team and support the transactional finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your finance career, gaining hands-on experience in core accounting processes and becoming a key point of contact for financial queries, both internal and external.

• Working hours: 35 hours / Mon - Friday. 
• Hybrid role: Your base will be at our South East Hub in Horsham West Sussex or our London Blackfriars hub and expectations will be to be in office 1 day a week (or more if that is your preference)

Our teams stay connected through regular check-ins and meetings - and colleagues are always on hand to chat.

Our recruitment journey - key dates for you to note: 

We want the process to be clear, supportive, and fair:

1. Application - You'll answer a couple of questions about your skills and why this role appeals to you
   
   
2. Panel Interview - A relaxed session with the Hiring Manager to discuss your experience, showcase your skills, and ask questions about the role and team
   
   
3. Excel/Sheets Exercise - A short exercise as part of the interview to demonstrate your skills

If you need any support or adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process please reach out to resourcingteam@rspca.org.uk

For a full insight please refer to the attached job description.

Key Responsibilities

• Input financial transactions accurately to support monthly management accounts
• Review and process expense claims for approval and payment
• Manage purchase invoices, ensuring correct authorisation and compliance
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Oversee the accounts inbox
• Support the Assistant Accountant and Accounts Assistants with daily finance tasks
• Assist with staff inductions on accounting processes (e.g., expenses)
• Work with suppliers to manage invoices, queries, and payment timelines

What you'll gain:

• Hands-on experience in transactional finance and month-end processes
• Exposure to a wide range of financial systems and reporting
• Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive, purpose-driven team
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on animal welfare every day

Essential:

• Degree in Finance and Accounting or equivalent qualification
• Experience using Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Passion for a career in finance
• Growth mindset and eagerness to learn
  
  

We'd also love if you:

• Are motivated by purpose-driven work and passionate about making a difference for animals
• Enjoy collaborating and supporting your colleagues
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Take initiative and stay focused on delivering results

So if this sounds like a perfect step to a career in finance for you and you share our mission we'd love to hear from you. 

Successful candidates for certain RSPCA roles will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK - We are unable to sponsor visas at RSPCA

We want to ensure we do all we can to give you a positive candidate experience through our recruitment. Whilst we do try to give feedback where we can, sometimes due to receiving high levels of applications, this may not always be possible

We are building the future of a diverse Society, and our priority is to support animal welfare by finding people from all backgrounds who are committed  to our mission.  For this reason we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications - in particular from members of minority ethnic groups, and people with disabilities - as these candidates are currently under-represented at the RSPCA. Your transferable skills & lived experiences could make you a valuable addition to our RSPCA Family.

Should you need any support with your application or interview process please contact resourcingteam@rspca.org.uk / 0300 123 0685.

Our mission is to ensure animals have a good life by rescuing and caring for those in need, by advocating on behalf of all animals and by inspiring everyone to treat them with compassion and respect