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Do you love working with numbers? Are you passionate about accuracy and details? Would you like to use your skills to make a global impact? Join BMS World Mission as our Finance Assistant.
BMS World Mission is looking for a part-time Finance Assistant to join our small, fast-paced finance team in providing the organisation with excellent financial services. In this role, you will assist in the maintenance of the purchase ledger to process purchase transactions into our accounting system and assist with the monthly bank reconciliations.
About you: The successful candidate will be a flexible team player with excellent numeracy and organisational skills and superb attention to detail. Ideally you will have experience of purchase ledger processing or be willing to learn.
About us: BMS World Mission is a Christian mission organisation founded in 1792, today we are working in around 30 countries over four continents. We are passionate about making Jesus known across the world and transforming the lives of those we serve.
Why this role matters: This role is the primary point of processing for all purchase invoices and expenses, ensuring accuracy of our financial records and being a key point of contact for suppliers and staff.
If you are a hard-working and detail-oriented individual who wants to use your skills to make a global impact, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Adric Nazareth, International Finance Business Partner.
Key Information
Location: Didcot/hybrid
Hours: 21 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent
Salary: £26,515 per annum pro rata
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 13 August 2026
Interview date: Friday 21 August 2026
If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact us. We will also be holding lunchtime Q&As for enquirers on:
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Monday 20 July 12:00 - 13:00
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Wednesday 22 July, 12:00 - 13:00
Registered Charity
51 - 100
BMS World Mission mobilises people, resources and skills across the Global Church to share the good news of Jesus and practical hope they’re need
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If you’re ready to bring your finance skills to a friendly, values-driven organisation, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Looking for a finance role where your accuracy and attention to detail make a real difference? Milestones Trust is recruiting an Assistant Income Accountant to support accurate, timely income processing across our Non-Residential Services.
You’ll work with the Head of Transactional Accounting to keep sales ledger, reconciliation and credit control activities running smoothly, helping ensure income is recorded accurately and payments are received promptly.
About the Role
This is a great opportunity for someone with finance administration or accounting experience who enjoys resolving queries, improving processes and building positive working relationships.
As an Assistant Income Accountant you’ll be responsible for:
- Keeping the sales ledger running smoothly, including accurate and timely invoicing
- Resolving invoice queries with operational teams and Local Authority commissioners
- Monitoring customer accounts, aged debt and potential bad debts
- Recording income for our Non-Residential services
- Reconciling debtor control accounts against cash received and resolving discrepancies
- Maintaining accurate records, contracts and debtor control accounts
- Using Local Authority portals and support banking and payment processing
- Supporting Purchase Ledger activity when needed
About You
You’ll bring accuracy, curiosity and a proactive approach to your work. You’ll be confident using systems and spreadsheets, comfortable asking questions and following up queries, and keen to contribute to a supportive finance team.
Essential
- GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English
- Relevant finance or accounts experience, including sales ledger and bank reconciliations
- Good Excel and IT skills
- Clear communication, customer service and query-resolution skills
- Good organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Desirable
- AAT qualification, part-qualified accountant status or equivalent experience
- Experience of credit control or SUN accounting software
At Milestones Trust we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity that we are today. In return, we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:
- 30 days’ annual leave, including recognised public holidays
- Learning and development to support your career growth
- Nationally recognised qualifications, from entry‑level care to management
- Flexible working, with rotas provided in advance
- Occupational Sick Pay after two years, increasing with service
- Health Cash Plan after probation, offering at least £695 cashback for health treatments (dental, optical, therapies, maternity/paternity, prescriptions)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Dayforce Wallet, giving you access to your earnings before payday
- Employee referral scheme with financial rewards
- Employee Assistance Programme from day one, offering confidential 24/7 support
- Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement savings
We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Milestones Trust supports adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live their best lives.