Pay Rate: £12.88 per hour, paid on a salary basis
Hours: Wednesday to Friday - 8.30am to 4.30pm
Location: The Story of Emily, St Ive, Liskeard

ABOUT US

The Story of Emily is a living and immersive exhibition set within the restored grounds of The Rectory, the family home of Emily Hobhouse. Our mission is to share the inspiring tales of Emily Hobhouse’s life, her humanitarian work, and her advocacy for women’s rights. Visitors are invited to explore the universal complexities of war and its impact on society and civilisation.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a detail-focused and organised Finance Assistant to support the Finance Team with day-to-day financial administration. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong attention to detail, and can ensure accuracy across financial records. You will play an important role in supporting the smooth financial running of the organisation by assisting with processing transactions, maintaining accurate records, and supporting finance reporting.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to learn and develop, with 1-2-1 mentorship available within a supportive SME setting.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Previous experience in a finance or administrative support role is desirable.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with Xero accounting software desirable.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage a varied workload.
• Professional, reliable, and able to work independently when required.

• Process purchase invoices, credit notes, and staff expense claims.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and petty cash management.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial reports and data entry into accounting systems.
• Help monitor and track budgets, ensuring correct coding of costs.
• Liaise with suppliers and staff regarding finance queries in a professional and timely manner.
• File and maintain financial documentation in line with internal procedures.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team.