Finance Assistant

Dorset Community Action (DCA) works with communities across Dorset to develop practical, community-led solutions that improve local lives. We support places where traditional services are limited or inaccessible, helping communities respond to real local need.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to support with the day-to-day running of the organisation’s finances.

You will work alongside the Finance Manager to ensure that the organisations finances are recorded in accordance with statutory regulations, standing instructions and good practice.

Based out of our office in Wimborne Community Centre in Kings Street, you will liaise with staff in the Community Centre to ensure the smooth running of the Centres finances.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure all invoices and payments are correct and entered under specified budget headings accounting for the relevant cost centres for each individual project using the Quick Books accounting system.
• Ensure that Direct Debits are checked and accounted for against the relevant funds in Quick Books.
• Levy all individual funds with salary and on costs as per break down from the Finance Manager.
• Assist with the preparation of the quarterly VAT return.

Ideally you will have experience of working in a financial position and have knowledge of accounting procedures, but training on the Quick Books Accounting system will be provided.

You’ll have excellent numeracy skills, be thorough and have a keen eye for detail. We’re looking for a flexible person with a positive attitude and a willingness to help & support other members of the team.

• Opportunity to develop charity finance skills.
• A supportive charity environment with values at its core

Please submit:

• A CV and
• A covering letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role
• A covering letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role

5.00pm on Monday 15th June 2026

Interviews:
Friday 26th June 2026