Hours: Full-time 34.5 hours per week (part-time requests may be considered)
Location: Hybrid working (a minimum of 40% working from our office in Leeds)
Salary:£26,073.23 - £29,345.65
Contract: Permanent
DBS:A basic check will be required
(For more information please read our Policy Statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders or our FAQs)
About us
At Epilepsy Action we are inclusive, ambitious, supportive, and committed to creating a world without limits for people with epilepsy.
As we achieve the goals in our 2024 - 2030 strategy we are excited to welcome you to our passionate, supportive and committed team.
We understand the importance of a work life balance, and that's why we have a number of ways to support our people to achieve this. By operating a flexible and supportive approach, we empower people to work in a way that suits them that also meets the need of the charity.
If you are interested in building a career you can be proud of in an inclusive and ambitious organisation we might have the role for you!
About the role
As Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the charity’s financial operations, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. Working as part of the Corporate Services team, you will help maintain robust financial records and controls while also contributing to the development and integrity of financial and operational data across our systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, organised and keen to use their finance and data skills to support Epilepsy Action’s commitment of creating a world without limits for people with epilepsy.
At Epilepsy Action we recognise the power of collaboration and teamwork, so our team members with hybrid contracts can expect to work a minimum of 40% at our office in Leeds. On average this is 2 days a week, normally on Mondays and Thursdays, for full-time employees. The expectation to collaborate face-to-face is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do which may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to help us create a world without limits for people with epilepsy
About you?
We are looking for someone who:
- Has strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Has good numerical, administrative and organisational skills
- Has the ability to follow processes and procedures consistently
- Is confident using financial systems, CRMs and demonstrates basic Microsoft Excel skills
- Understands the importance of GDPR, confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
- Works collaboratively as part of a team while also being able to work independently
Click here for the job description and person specification
Interested?
If you are interested in what you have read so far you can either submit your application via our online portal or alternatively if you still have some questions before applying you can contact us for a friendly informal chat at [email protected]
Being an Inclusive Organisation
We want everyone in our community regardless of their backgrounds, identities, abilities, or circumstances, to feel valued and respected to participate fully. We know that inclusivity isn’t about numbers; it’s about embracing diversity and ensuring that everyone's voice is heard, needs are met, and contributions are acknowledged.
We recognise that each person’s experiences shape how they think and having diverse representation across the organisation is fundamental to achieving our ambitions.
Despite this we are not as diverse as we would like and we actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, this means we encourage applications from disabled people, and we are committed to interviewing disabled applicants who demonstrate through their application that they meet the essential criteria in the person specification. We want to support you to perform your best so if you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know.
Safer Recruitment
Epilepsy Action will ensure that all staff and volunteers who work in roles which are legally entitled to get a DBS or Access NI (Northern Ireland) check are screened appropriate to the role.
If a DBS or Access NI check reveals a conviction for a sexual offence against a child or vulnerable adult, whenever it was committed, that individual is not suitable for that role and will not be recruited. Any other convictions will be considered on an individual basis.
For further information, please see our Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy and Safeguarding Children Policy, or contact [email protected]
Closing Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026 @ 9am
1st stage interviews: Week commencing 13th July 2026
2nd stage interviews: Week commencing 27th July 2026
Recruitment process: We believe that having the 1st stage interview allows us and you to have an open and honest conversation about the role, our organisation culture and what attracted you to apply. Following this, we will be inviting shortlisted candidates to face-to-face panel interview.
If you want to find out more about what it is like to work with us visit our jobs webpage and review our FAQs.
If you have a disability or long term health condition and feel that you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment as part of the process, please contact [email protected]
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications therefore early applications are advised.
