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About Toynbee Hall
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
Department background
The finance team manage the finances and budgets of Toynbee Hall and Toynbee Hall Trading including the following responsibilities:
• Budgeting, forecasting and management accounts
• Financial accounting including annual reporting and tax
• Financial transactions including sales and purchase ledger, treasury and payroll
• The team comprises of Finance Director and Operations, Financial Controller and Finance Officer.
How we work
Our values are Inclusive, Courageous and Empowering and we expect everyone who works with us to work in a way that aligns with these values and to do their utmost to deliver our strategic objectives according to their role.
Job Purpose:
To process sales and purchase ledger transactions, ensure that the organisations financial transactions are properly recorded and that there is strong financial control.
Job Description:
Assistant Accountant Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Process financial transactions, including:
• Raise Venue Hire sales invoices
• Post purchase invoices into SAGE
• Analyse, follow up and post credit card payments
• Maintain journal log book
• Raise and process intercompany invoices Help maintain good financial controls, including:
• Bank reconciliations
• Credit control
• Manage petty cash facilities & check operation of imprest system
• Assist in the production of quarterly VAT returns for review by line manager in accordance with company procedures
Assist with the financial reporting of the organisation, including:
• Assist in the month end process:
o Process monthly journals
o Calculate and process accruals and prepayments
• Provide financial information to budget holders
• Produce ad hoc and regular financial reports, as required
• Assist with the production of the annual statutory accounts
Assist with administration and the general functioning of the Finance Department:
• Attend staff and team meetings
• Manage systems administration by keeping the information on the company’s systems, including SAGE and supporting the Financial Controller as required
• Deal with queries from team and stakeholders
Support the annual audit process, including:
• Compilation of necessary information
• Production of supporting working papers
Provide cover for the Finance Officer role and reasonable cover for the Financial Controller
Perform any other tasks as reasonably required
Key Knowledge and Skills:
Strong accounting capability to be able to create accounting journals, accruals and prepayments.
Hands on accounts experience and proficiency with accounting systems (preferably Sage 200)
Very good Excel spreadsheet skills.
At least part qualification with CIMA/ACCA
Good analytical skills to understand financial reports
Good communication skills.
Personal Qualities:
Able to work in a busy office environment which demands high levels of concentration while inputting, checking and making calculations whilst also responding to staff/ customer enquiries.
Be diligent and take ownership of activity outcome.
Develop an understanding of and commitment to the organisation’s values, including equal opportunities and diversity.
Willingness to participate in training and other professional development activities.
Willingness to work in the sector and possess an understanding of the core values of the Charity.
Our Benefits Package
We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.
Annual Leave
- 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
- After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
- After 3 years: +1 additional day.
- After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.
Pension
- Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%
Additional Perks & Support
- Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
- Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
- Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
- Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
- Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
- Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
- Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Perk Box
We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!
Application deadline: 28 April 2026
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
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Finance Assistant
Ref: LL/26/03
c.£31,230 per annum, plus benefits
St James’s Square, London SW1 (with flexibility in line with hybrid working policy)
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm
About The London Library
For over 180 years, The London Library has stood as one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, inspiring creativity, and ideas. Our esteemed members, past and present, include literary giants like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro and Sarah Waters. Our collection boasts around one million volumes, a vast eLibrary, and an invaluable postal loans service, making it a sanctuary for those who cherish the written word.
We are championed by our President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE, and operate as a registered charity. We have over 7500 members and charitable turnover of circa £5m per year.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join our not-for-profit Finance Team. The role is responsible for the day-to-day processing and recording of Library transactions including receipts and payments, effectively, efficiently and accurately.
In this pivotal role, you will:
· Create, manage, and maintain accurate and complete purchase ledger and sales ledger data, and ensure supplier payments are made on time
· Manage entries in the Continia document-capture accounts payable system and Microsoft Business Central finance system
· Maintain a logical audit trail for all transactions
· Assist with preparation and processing of payroll
· Support the Library’s staff and budget holders
About you
We are looking for someone who
· Has demonstrable practical experience of effective purchase/general/sales ledger operations and management of financial processes in a not for profit and/or membership organisation
· Is fluent in the use and understanding of accounting software for medium sized entities/charities (Microsoft Business Central preferable)
· Has experience of supporting payroll processing (preferably in Sage)
· Has experience with Microsoft Dynamics or other CRM software for membership and/or charitable donations data
· Has demonstrable ability to work both effectively as part of a team, and to work independently
· Is able to plan, prioritise and carry out routine work to a consistent standard, with attention to detail and meticulous concern for accuracy
· Has good interpersonal and communication skills; able to convey information clearly and courteously, in person, by phone and in writing
· Will bring excellent IT skills (MS Office especially Excel, email, internet)
Personal attributes include:
· Pleasant, approachable, helpful, and responsive even under pressure
· Flexible, adaptable and with a good-humoured approach
Why Join Us?
The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity. Specific adjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you.
If you’re passionate about delivering an exceptional Finance experience and want to use your skills to help drive the success of The London Library, we would love to hear from you!
Closing date: 11 May 2026 @ 12:00pm
Interviews: 18 May 2026: First Round - Online via Teams,
20 May 2026: Second Round - In person at The London Library
Please note:
· All applicants will be considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the post.
· We can only consider candidates with the current right to work in the UK.
· We reserve the right to shorten or extend the closing date of any position where a high or low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.
· Support for studies towards a professional qualification may be available for the right candidate
