Organisation: The Lorna Young Foundation (LYF) Location: West Yorkshire (Home-working) Hours: Part-time, approx. 2 hours per week (8 hours per month) Salary: £15.00 per hour Contract Type: Open to either Employment or Freelance Closing Date: Friday 27th February 2026
About the Lorna Young Foundation
The LYF is a small, dynamic charity (Registered No. 1112895) dedicated to supporting smallholder farmer organisations in developing countries. Through our “Farmers’ Voice Radio” initiative, we use radio to educate and empower coffee, tea, and cocoa growers across Africa and Latin America, helping them access better markets and ethical trading relations.
The Role
We are looking for a meticulous and reliable Bookkeeper/Finance Administrator to join our small executive team. This role is central to our efficiency, supporting our ability to run successful programmes for disadvantaged communities.
Working closely with the LYF Treasurer and our executive team, you will ensure our financial records are accurate and transparent. Please note that payroll, NI, and pensions are currently managed by an external provider.
Key Responsibilities
- Transaction Management: Setting up monthly online BACS payments (non-salary), managing expenses for staff/Board, and maintaining accurate records of direct debits and bank reconciliation.
- Ledger Maintenance: Maintaining the purchase ledger, entering supplier invoices, and coordinating payment approvals.
- Invoicing & Grants: Issuing invoices and grant claims, monitoring outstanding payments, and supporting donor reporting with accurate expenditure data.
- Reporting: Producing monthly funds reports and liaising with the Treasurer on management accounts.
- Compliance & Admin: Claiming annual Gift Aid, running CAF donation reports, and maintaining all financial data within agreed systems.
- Team Support: Assisting with the development of financial policies and recommending donation/incentive systems.
Person Specification
Essential:
- At least two years’ experience in bookkeeping (paid or unpaid).
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel and general computer literacy (Word).
- Strong numeracy, financial awareness, and high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and remotely while meeting strict deadlines.
- A methodical approach to maintaining transparent data systems.
- Commitment to the ethical aims and values of the Lorna Young Foundation.
Desirable:
- Experience or understanding of charity-specific financial management.
- A good sense of humour and a collaborative team spirit.
How to Apply
If you are an organised finance professional looking to contribute your skills to a meaningful cause, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to:
projectmanager (AT) lyf.org.uk
Closing Date: Friday 27th February 2026
