CCDC are world-leading experts in structural chemistry data, software and knowledge for materials and life science research and application. Scientists and software developers at the CCDC create and distribute the database system storing the world’s collection of 3D experimental crystal structures of chemicals This system is used by thousands of organisations in over 70 countries.



Where will you fit in?

The Finance Assistant is a member of our small Finance team. This team consists of our Management Accountant, the Head of Finance and one other Finance Assistant. The team is much like the rest of the business, professional, friendly and collaborative. They enjoy close working relationships across the company.



The sort of person that would thrive in this team will be focused, committed with exceptional attention to detail.



Due to our size, many of us are comfortable wearing multiple job hats, however your main responsibilities will be:

-Maintain the accounting system, and keep it up to date and reconciled

-Process purchase orders and monitor accounts payable

-Process and prepare purchase invoices for payment

-Process expenses claims

-Reconcile credit card expenses

-Deal with queries in Finance queue

-Process sales order, generate and send out invoices

-Chase debtors

-File invoices, purchase orders and other relevant paperwork

-Maintain petty cash record

-Authorise online payments

-Monitor bank accounts online

-Assist in the preparation of financial reports as required

-Assist with year-end account and audit preparation as required.



We believe that this is an amazing opportunity with a UK charity, currently in a period of intense growth and expansion.



We don’t discriminate, we are interested in your skills, your talent, your potential and nothing else.



For further details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you would like to apply, please click ‘Apply for this job’, attaching a copy of your CV and a covering letter.