Neutering Finance Assistant

Location: Hybrid within a commutable distance of our UK Cat Centre in Chelwood Gate

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, flexible working options considered

Salary: Up to £25,593.67 per year

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Neutering Finance Assistant:

Provide processing and administrative support for the Neutering Voucher schemes and more widely for the finance team

Working as a team player and inputting data, this role will support one of Cats Protections main goals to encourage the neutering of all cats and kittens

Work efficiently and communicate effectively as part of the Neutering Finance Team, Neutering Support team and wider Finance Team and will work with a wide variety of stakeholders, giving support and information to Cats Protection Branch Volunteers, Veterinary Practices, as well as other departments when needed.

About the Neutering Finance team:

The Neutering Finance team is part of the Cat Welfare & Operations Directorate.

Team of assistants and a Neutering Finance Team Leader that process neutering vouchers, and provide support and advice to Cats Protection employees and volunteers, external partners and vets.

Facilities the smooth running of the neutering department.

What we’re looking for in our Neutering Finance Assistant

Experience of working within a remote environment and where possible experience working with a finance team

Ability to process data accurately and quickly

Good communication skills – both verbally and in writing and the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders

Experience of using accounting software or a similar type of database

Experience of using Microsoft Excel and Outlook

What we can offer you in a role where your work helps improve cats’ lives:

Health and wellbeing support to help you stay well while working remotely

Flexible working options to support a healthy work–life balance

Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career

26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service

A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind

Financial wellbeing support, including access to Salary Finance

Additional support such as eye care vouchers and confidential employee advice services

Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet’s health

Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

anonymised application form

virtual interviews

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.

Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.

We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if we're to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

There’s a place for everyone at Cats Protection and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.