Senior Finance Assistant

Based at: Saltbox, Bemersley House, Gitana Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 1DY

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 (Pro-Rata- £22,400 to £25,600) depending on experience

Hours: 28 Hours per week over 4 days

Reports to: Finance Manager

Contract: 12 fixed term contract (maternity cover) with potential extension subject to funding

 

What we are looking for

  • An experienced Finance Assistant for the Saltbox Finance Team to provide accurate and timely finance administration, processing of transactions and detailed analysis that supports the activities and projects of the charity. Candidates should ideally have experience of the Sage financial system and a minimum of AAT Level 2 in book-keeping/accounting or equivalent.

 

What we offer

  • Group Life Insurance
  • A Health Care & Cash Plan delivered by Medicash
  • A salary exchange scheme – this is only for staff who have opted into the Saltbox Pension Scheme
  • Staff support & counselling service from local NHS provider
  • 24 days annual leave
  • 8 Public Holidays
  • Plus an extra day on your birthday
  • No weekend work
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
  • Wellbeing & Discounts
  • Learning & Development

 

About Us

Saltbox is an organisation with Christian values and principles. Saltbox services support those with all faiths and none.  It is not a requirement to be a Christian to work for Saltbox; however, staff are expected to behave in accordance with our Values and Guiding Principles, which are detailed below:

Values: Our message to individuals, communities and organisations is, you are valuable, have purpose, can be forgiven, can trust, serve and you can make a difference.

 

Closing Date: 12.00 noon Friday 6 November 2026

 

Interviews:

interviews will take place on a rolling basis for candidates who best suit the criteria for the role. The interviews will take place at Bemersley House Office, Gitana Street, Hanley, ST1 1DY.

To apply for this vacancy, please send a CV and covering letter, explaining your suitability and experience for the role, to Helen Platt, HR Manager and request a full Job Description for your information.

Email: helenp@saltbox.org.uk