Careers at IPSE

IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed, fundamentally believes the UK is better off­ economically and socially because of what freelancers do, so we've made it our mission to revolutionise the self-employed sector. We're striving to let those who work for themselves to grow their business how they choose; to create an empowering environment where all independent professionals are recognised and celebrated; and to ensure happiness and health in their career and beyond.

As well as looking after the UK's self-employed, we strive to create the best working environment for everyone at IPSE, creating a culture of pride in what we do, and happiness, health and success in how we do it. Sound like something you want to be a part of? Get in touch!

Here's just some of the great benefits IPSE employees receive:

• Eyecare vouchers with Eden red
• Discount codes with our rewards platform
• 3% contribution toward pension with Aegon
• Employee assistance programme - Support for any of life’s social, mental, physical and financial challenges
• Season ticket loans
• Death in service 3 x salary
• Health insurance with Vitality
• 25 days annual leave  
• Lots of training opportunities
• Quarterly staff events
• 2 days for volunteering per annum

Finance Assistant

About the job

Location: Hybrid

Salary: Up to £40,000

Contract: Temporary to Permanent (21 hours a week)

Reporting to: Director of Finance

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to build on your experience in a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation?

IPSE, the UK’s only not-for-profit membership organisation representing the self-employed, is seeking a proactive and capable Finance Assistant to support the Director of Finance in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining financial controls, processing transactions, and supporting internal and external reporting – helping us continue to deliver strong financial stewardship and support our growing community of independent professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Finance to ensure the smooth running of all finance operations.
• Ensure adherence to IPSE’s financial control policies and highlight any compliance issues.
• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records, including supplier payments, credit card transactions, staff expenses, and reconciliations.
• Manage the sales ledger in coordination with internal teams and support effective credit control.
• Post and reconcile all bank transactions across accounts.
• Assist with month-end processes and post accurate and timely journals for the month-end process.
• Reconcile monthly CRM reports for the month-end in a timely manner.
• Reconcile all control and balance sheet accounts.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist in audit preparation and respond to auditor queries with supporting documentation.
• Help maintain and update the Finance Procedures Manual.

• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and maintain accurate financial records via Xero and Dropbox.

   

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance role.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS and complex formulas).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• A clear, confident communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised, able to multitask, and a team player.

Desirable:

• CCAB part-qualified or AAT Level 3 qualified
• Experience using Xero.

• Degree-level qualification.

   

Why Join IPSE?

You’ll be part of a small but impactful team that is committed to championing the self-employed across the UK.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected]

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