Finance Administrator

Employer: Woodland Trust

Location: This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.

Temporary: This role is a 12 Month fixed term contract.

Working hours: Full time

Salary: £42,000 Per Annum

Closing Date: Sunday 21 Sept 2025

• Job description

  The Woodland Trust is looking for a Finance Administrator to support the administration of day-to-day operations of the Finance Team.

  The Role: 
  •    This role is key to ensure detailed record keeping is maintained. 
  •    You’ll process expenses including foreign, staff and BACS in accordance with the policy.
  •    You’ll manage helpdesk tickets.
  •    You’ll process daily purchase invoices and bank statements.
  •    You’ll identify, develop and build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
  •    You’ll reconcile aged debtors/creditors reports and open items.
  •    This role is a 12 Month fixed term contract.
  •    This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average. 

  The Candidate: 
  •    You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.

  We are looking for candidates who have the following:
  •    Worked within a finance function.
  •    Experience using Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
  •    Knowledge of best practice and GDPR in relation to finance.
  •    Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate across teams.
  •     Experience working within digital accounts systems.
  •    Knowledge of Unit 4.
  •    Strong time management skills with the ability to mange your own time and prioritise your work accordingly.

  Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
  •    Enhanced Employer Pension
  •    Life Assurance
  •    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
  •    Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time) 
  •    Buy and Sell Annual Leave
  •    Enhanced Parental Pay
  •    Employee Assistance Programme

  About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

  Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
  People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
  Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

  Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. 
  Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.  

  Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

  Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams 6th October 2025.

  For queries relating to this new opportunity please email recruitment@woodlandtrust.org.uk.

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