Freelance Bookkeeper / Accountant

Employer: Student Minds

Location: Student Minds, Leeds - remote working contract. Some in person work may be required approximately 2 to 3 times per year.

Working hours: 15 - 20 hours per week; flexible working Mon - Fri, to suit your availability

Fee: £20 per hour, inclusive of VAT if applicable (open to discussion – please include your rates in your application)

• Job description

  Role: Freelance Bookkeeper / Accountant

  Location: Student Minds, Leeds - remote working contract. Some in person work may be required approximately 2 to 3 times per year.

  Hours: 15 - 20 hours per week; flexible working Mon - Fri, to suit your availability

  Fee: £20 per hour, inclusive of VAT if applicable (open to discussion – please include your rates in your application)

  Contract: 6 to 12 months, reviewable

  Start Date: July 2025, exact start date to be agreed

  About Us

  Student Minds is the UK’s student mental health charity. We have a clear vision: No student should be held back by their mental health. We empower students to build their own mental health toolkit to support themselves and their peers through university life and beyond. We challenge the higher education sector, health sector, and government to make student mental health a priority. 

  We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable bookkeeper or accountant to join our friendly team, help manage our financial records efficiently and support day-to-day financial administration.

  The Opportunity

  We’re looking for a friendly and reliable freelance bookkeeper or accountant to join our extended team and help keep our finances running smoothly. You’ll play a key behind-the-scenes role, working with the Senior Finance Manager to support our charity’s sustainability and activities. Student Minds is a medium sized charity (turnover approx £1m and 27 staff) and we need to make every penny work to support our student communities.

  This role would suit someone who enjoys working with purpose-led organisations, and who values flexibility, collaborative working and community impact.

  Your Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.

  • Process accounts payable and receivable.

  • Support the invoicing process.

  • Reconcile bank accounts, control accounts and company payment cards.

  • Reconcile income reports.

  • Prepare draft monthly management accounts.

  • Prepare financial reports.

  • Manage routine credit control.

  • Manage the central finance email inbox.

  • Ensure financial data integrity and confidentiality.
    

  What We’re Looking For - Minimum Criteria

  • Proven experience (at least 2 years) as a bookkeeper or in a similar role, ideally with charities or community organisations

  • Proficiency and experience in Xero accounting software.

  • AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

  • Knowledge of financial regulations and tax procedures.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office packages, with advanced knowledge of Excel

  • Grade C and above / Grade 5 and above in GCSE Maths or equivalent.

  • Excellent communication skills.
    

  We can only accept applicants who are residents of the UK with a valid right to work.

  What You'll Gain

  • A flexible freelance role with real community impact

  • The chance to work alongside a values-driven team

  • An opportunity to support a long-standing charity doing meaningful work supporting positive wellbeing and mental health

  How to Apply

  If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you! Please send a short email to vacancies@studentminds.org.uk outlining: 

  • your experience and qualifications, telling us how you meet the role requirements

  • your freelance rate 

  • include your CV

  • if you wish to be considered under our priority interview scheme.

  
  Priority Interview SchemeWe recognise that candidates from ethnically-diverse backgrounds may face additional barriers throughout their careers and when applying for charity roles. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team by offering a prioritised interview scheme for candidates from ethnically-marginalised backgrounds.
  

  If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and are from an ethnically-diverse background, you'll be prioritised for an interview under our Priority Interview Scheme.
  
  

  Closing date for applications: Sunday 6th July; interviews during mid July, by arrangement

  Student Minds is committed to building an inclusive team and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

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