Cats Protection Hiring for Finance Assistant Neutering Job at Remote Full Time

We are currently seeking an organised and enthusiastic individual to join us as our new Finance Assistant Neutering. This is a 6 month fixed term contract, working 35 hours per week with an annual salary of up to £21,205.90. This role can be based remotely or at our National Cat Centre in Chelwood Gate, if preferred.

If you choose to work from home you will still be required to attend the National Cat Centre at least once a week, during your initial training and induction you would need to attend the National Cat Centre full time for at least your first month. This is a remote location and public transport is limited. Please bear this in mind when applying.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2020, despite all of the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That’s the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

One of the Charity’s main objectives is to support neutering. In 2020 we helped 109,000 cats with vouchers for neutering. The neutering finance team record accurate information through our neutering schemes that supports the wider Cats Protection aims and objectives. They develop good working relationships with Veterinary practices and payments are made on a timely basis. They are a team of four, working closely together to help and support each other and the wider Finance department.

Responsibilities of our Finance Assistant – Neutering:

As a Finance Assistant – Neutering, you will work accurately and diligently processing neutering vouchers and related invoices on a daily basis, checking data entered and creating payment runs and query files. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential for this role. You will assist in the preparation and checking of branch neutering statements, ensuring recharges are valid. You will handle appropriately all telephone, email and written enquiries regarding Neutering Vouchers from other departments, vets and branches, interrogating the system to answer queries and producing reports for vets. Developing knowledge on voucher campaigns, cat neutering and the aims and objectives of Cats Protection to support vets and branches.

What we’re looking for in our Finance Assistant – Neutering:

• Strong knowledge and experience of working within an office environment – ideally within a finance team
• Ability to process data accurately and quickly – a keen eye for detail is a must
• Experience of using Microsoft Excel & Outlook to an intermediate level
• Experience of working in an accounts receivable or accounts payable department would be desirable
• Experience of using accounting software or a similar type of database
• Experience of developing good customer service

What we can offer you:

• Up to £21,205.90pa plus excellent benefits
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• A range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme… and more!

Join us as our Finance Assistant – Neutering and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Please note that applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 31st March 2022

Virtual interviews: 7th April 2022