Finance Worker - Older People's Charity

BCF (Burmantofts Community Friends) is a grassroots charity dedicated to improving the lives of older people living in and around the LS9 area.

We provide a wide range of services including activities, information and advice, advocacy, outreach, and wellbeing programmes. Our aim is to boost confidence, promote positive life choices and self-care, and reduce social isolation among older adults. Visit

Main Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Worker plays a key role in supporting BCF's mission to help local older people. This role is central to ensuring the organisation's financial systems are kept up to date and accurate. The successful candidate will be responsible for all core finance functions of the charity, working closely with the CEO and Operations Manager. Key responsibilities include managing our QuickBooks account by keeping accurate records of all financial transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process monthly staff salaries, liaising with the external payroll partner as necessary to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Manage and maintain financial software (QuickBooks), including regular data entry, invoice management, and reconciliations.
• Respond to finance-related enquiries and prepare financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Support the Operations Manager with day-to-day financial tasks such as banking, petty cash management, and payments.
• Lead the preparation, submission, and sign-off of annual accounts.
• Maintain access to and secure oversight of bank accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Attend meetings as required to provide financial updates/strategic input.
• Undertake other duties reasonably requested and work flexibly to support the wider needs of the charity.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

At BCF, we are committed to delivering high-quality services in line with our mission to support older people in East Leeds. Every member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring our services are effective, compassionate, and continuously improving.

To request an application pack, please email with the subject line: "Finance Worker Role Application".

For an informal conversation about the role or to ask any questions, please call the BCF office on .

Please note: This role offers flexible working arrangements, including a combination of in-office and remote work. Hours may be spread across weeks or condensed into fewer days per month, depending on mutual agreement. Salary rate is dependent on experience and negotiated at the interview.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.

• Salary Salary rate is dependent on experience and negotiated at the interview.