Closing date: 9th May 2024
About Tree Aid:
Tree Aid works with people in the drylands of Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees and restoring and protecting land. As part of the Great Green Wall movement, we work where trees are needed most, where temperatures are soaring, and fertile land is vanishing fast. Our pioneering approach has been developed over 36 years of operating. We believe in empowering local communities with the tools and training they need to restore and maintain their environment.
About the role:
The Finance & Administration Assistant plays a key role in supporting the organisation handling tasks such as preparing journals, reconciling income and balance sheets, managing expenses, coordinating office supplies, supporting audits, and assisting with travel logistics. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual looking to gain hands-on experience in charity finance and operations.
Main duties:
The aim of this role is to support all areas of administration for the finance and resources team as well as some support in operations and to the CEO
This includes:
* To support all areas of administration for the Finance and Resources team
* To ensure that appropriate office supplies and equipment are available, well maintained and that the office space is effectively used and well run.
* To support the Fundraising & Operations team with the income database, procurement and travel administration.
* To support all areas of administration for the CEO.
Full training will be provided.
Key Requirements:
* Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
* Strong Excel skills
* Strong organisational skills
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills that allow you to build effective relationships across teams and cultures
Benefits:
Optional benefits of working at Tree Aid include:
* A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 2% and we will contribute 6%)
* 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays) +1 more day per year up to 38 holiday days
* Flexible, hybrid working
* Quarterly social events
* Opportunity to take free weekly French lessons to support communication with our colleagues in West Africa
Key documents:
- Finance & Administration Assistant Job Description and person specification
How to apply:
To apply, click the Easy Apply button above or send your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the person specification to recruitment@treeaid.org.
If you use Easy Apply, please include your supporting statement in your CV PDF. Thank you!
Our approach to recruitment:
We recruit with openness and transparency. We employ people on the basis of their ability to carry out the role being recruited for. We ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment than any other on the grounds of disability, gender, race, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, caring responsibilities or hours of work.
Our Values
* We stand together and respect the people we work for and with
* We are bold, ambitious and determined
* We are professional. We work effectively and efficiently to a high standard and are experts in our field
* We have integrity. We are honest, transparent and accountable
* We are always learning. We review and adapt to maximise our impact for the people we are helping