Finance Administrator Assistant

Remote First Full Time Permanent

2 Nov

Written by Dianne Fisher

Employer: Canal & River Trust

Location: The vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required.

Working hours: This role follows 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern

Salary: £27,371

Closing date: Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 00:59

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Join Our Team: Finance Administrator Assistant

Join our Finance team as a Finance Administrator Assistant.

Working Hours & Travel

This role follows 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern. The vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required.

The Fundraising & Enterprise team plays a key role in securing and managing grants, donations, legacies, and philanthropic funding that supports projects across the Canal & River Trust’s waterways. Funding is received from a range of sources, including local authorities, charitable trusts, heritage and environmental funders, and other public and private organisations.

Working closely with colleagues across Finance and Fundraising, you will provide administrative support for grant-funded projects, including the processing and monitoring of grant claims. You will also support the accurate recording and administration of fundraised income, helping to ensure funding is managed effectively, reported accurately, and used to deliver positive outcomes across the Trust.

* Provide high-quality administrative support to the Fundraising & Enterprise teams, ensuring accurate financial monitoring, record keeping, and audit compliance.

* Prepare and maintain grant claim documentation, including collating supporting evidence such as invoices, payroll records, expenses, and bank statements.

* Maintain and update grant management records, databases, and registers to ensure funding information is accurate and up to date.

* Accurately process and input donor and funding data using Trust systems, including SharePoint, SAP, and Sugar CRM.

* Monitor and manage shared inboxes, responding to routine queries and directing information appropriately.

* Ensure all activities comply with Trust policies, funding agreement requirements, and relevant internal and external regulations.

* Handle confidential financial, donor, and funding information securely and in accordance with data protection requirements.

* Promote the Trust's values, behaviours, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.

* Proven experience in an administrative role within a busy, fast-paced environment.

* Strong financial administration and data management skills.

* Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately and follow established processes.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

* Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity.

* Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

In addition to your annual base salary of £27,371. We also offer a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1 .