Global Accounts Receivable Assistant in Godalming, Surrey

Job Description

Compassion in World Farming International is a global movement transforming the future of food and farming. As Global Accounts Receivable Assistant, you'll help ensure supporter income is recorded accurately and efficiently, supporting the financial data that enables our teams to keep driving change for animals, people and the planet.

Global Accounts Receivable Assistant
Role type: Permanent; Full-time or part-time hours considered, minimum 0.8 FTE
Location: Godalming HQ, UK, hybrid working pattern, 2 days in the office per week
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum (depending upon skills and experience)

About the role

You'll be part of our Finance team, helping to maintain timely and accurate recording of supporter income across our global entities. This is a key role supporting the financial processes that underpin our fundraising activity and wider mission to end factory farming.

You'll be responsible for:

• Recording global donations accurately - Downloading and posting accounts receivable income for all entity bank accounts, ensuring clear audit trails are maintained.
• Supporting accurate financial coding - Amending postings to reflect accurate campaign codes and responding to reconciliation queries.
• Flagging issues and queries appropriately - Escalating refunds, disputes, discrepancies and inaccuracies to the right manager or senior colleague.
• Supporting improvements to procedures and systems - Testing system and procedural updates, querying discrepancies and providing constructive feedback.
• Working collaboratively across teams - Building effective relationships across Finance, Marketing and Fundraising, and directing donation queries to the right contact.

About you

You'll be organised, accurate and proactive, with a positive approach to routine administrative work and a genuine interest in supporting a purpose-led Finance function.

Skills and experience you'll need to bring:

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, internet use and confidence with basic Excel formulas.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to set high standards and maintain accurate records.
• Sound judgement and confidence to make timely decisions, including knowing when to escalate.
• Good time management, with the ability to plan and organise your workload during busy periods.
• A collaborative and respectful approach, communicating positively with colleagues across the organisation.
• A proactive mindset, willing to learn, support agreed processes and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Previous experience with CRM and ERP systems such as Salesforce and Netsuite.

If you don't meet every requirement but believe you could thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Why join us

This is more than just a finance role - it's a chance to use your accuracy, organisation and attention to detail to support a global movement working to end factory farming.

We offer a supportive, flexible workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing and development, including:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Health Cash Back Plan and 24/7 GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme and MHFA support
• Premium Calm App subscription
• Electric car scheme available
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Enhanced discretionary sick pay
• Hybrid working model (role and location dependent)
• Free onsite parking and office next to mainline station
• Cycle Benefit scheme and other savings options
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

How to apply and key dates

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the Person Specification. To support a fair and unbiased process, please do not include a photo in your CV.

We may begin interviews on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

Closing date: Thursday 17th September 2026

1st Stage (Teams) Interview: Tuesday 22nd and Thursday 24th September 2026
2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ) Interview, with task: Tuesday 29th September 2026

"Join us in building a more compassionate future for animals, people, and the planet."

Shortlisted candidates may receive pre-shared, values-based interview questions to support a positive candidate experience. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About Compassion

Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation working to end factory farming. Founded in 1967 by British farmer Peter Roberts, we've spent over 50 years driving change, successfully campaigning to ban cruel practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow stalls across the UK and Europe.

Our work combines advocacy, campaigning, and collaboration with policymakers and businesses to promote animal welfare and sustainable food systems. We envision a future where animals are treated with compassion, and farming supports both people and the planet.

To comply with legal requirements, all applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the country where the role is based.

Compassion in World Farming is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of background. We value diversity and lived experience, and welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.

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