University of Surrey
Finance Assistant (part time) with the Daphne Jackson Trust
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Applications are invited for the post of Finance Assistant with the Daphne Jackson Trust. This is a part-time role in a small but growing charity that offers fellowships for people to return to research after a career break taken for a family, health or caring reason.
The role of Finance Assistant is based in the Daphne Jackson Trust office in the School of Maths and Physics at the University of Surrey, Guildford. The post is offered on a 0.4 FTE to 0.6 FTE basis and the salary will be £30,414 pro rata.
The Finance Assistant will work alongside, and be supervised by, the Finance Officer to provide day-to-day financial accounting and general financial administration that may involve payroll, pension, and assistance to the Chief Executive, Trust Manager, and other colleagues when required.
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Applicants for this post must be friendly and approachable, efficient, methodical with excellent attention to detail, and an ability to show initiative. The post will suit someone with strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of commitment, and the ability to multitask as well as organise and prioritise a busy workload. The ability to work independently as well as being an effective and collegiate member of a small, very dedicated team is essential.
Applicants must be highly computer literate with a strong grounding in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience of working with Sage 50 Accounts or similar in a previous finance role is desirable, but not essential. Knowledge of the charity sector is also desirable.
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Closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 7th September 2026.
Initial interviews for selected applicants will be carried out via Teams from Tuesday 8th September. Follow-up, second interviews for preferred applicants will then be undertaken in-person at our office in Guildford from the week beginning Monday 21st September.
Please send a CV and covering letter along with a completed diversity form to Dr. Katie Perry, Chief Executive, the Daphne Jackson Trust at djmft@surrey.ac.uk. Further information on the Daphne Jackson Trust, this role, and a job description is available on our website www.daphnejackson.org.
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