Location: Camden Road, London N7

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Centre 404 is a vibrant charity dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities and their families. Based in North London, we currently work across eight London boroughs. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our Finance team and help ensure the smooth running of our finance operations.

🌟 About the Role

As Finance Assistant, you’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end processes, and providing excellent service to staff, suppliers, and stakeholders. You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager to uphold strong financial controls and contribute to the charity’s long-term sustainability.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers, process payments, and manage credit control
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accurate transaction recording
• Support month-end procedures and audit preparation
• Respond to finance queries and monitor shared inboxes
• Handle finance post, banking, and petty cash processes
• Contribute to process improvements and team collaboration

👤 About You

We’re looking for someone with at least one year’s experience in finance, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit setting. You’ll be studying towards or hold an accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA), and have a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a positive, team-focused attitude.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in bookkeeping, credit control, and BACS payments
• Familiarity with finance systems (Accounting Seed desirable)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to Centre 404’s values of equality, integrity, and professionalism

💚 What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• The chance to contribute to meaningful change in the community

Join us and help make a difference through strong financial stewardship.

Full details of the role are outlined in the job description which you can access by clicking here: If you would like to know more, please get in touch with us at recruitment@centre404.org.uk or on 

0207 607 8762 asking for the recruitment team

How to apply: Please submit a CV along with a cover statement (either within the email itself or as an attachment) addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. Please ensure you refer to the person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria.

Closing date: Please note, applications will be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and the children we support, and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889