London | Full-time | Fixed Term (start asap to 31st March 2026) | £13.85 per hour (London Living Wage)
About Zaytoun
Zaytoun is a UK social enterprise established in 2004 to support the resilience of Palestinian communities through fair trade.
Our range includes award-winning olive oil, Medjoul dates, za’atar, grains, and a skin care range. We’re a small, collaborative team who care about Palestine, good food, and justice.
About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated intern to join our team and provide support across finance, order processing, and general administration.
This is a great opportunity if you’re organised, numerate, and keen to learn how finance and operations run inside a small social enterprise. You’ll gain hands-on experience in everything from processing invoices to helping customers and keeping stock records up to date.
Key responsibilities
Order processing & customer service
– Enter and check customer orders, ensuring they are processed accurately
– Liaise with our warehouse on stock availability and deliveries
– Respond to routine customer enquiries by phone and email
Finance support (training provided)
– Process supplier invoices and match them with purchase orders
– Record transactions and file supporting documents
– Assist with bank reconciliations and logging payments
– Help reconcile stock and sales records using Xero and Unleashed
– Update tracking sheets (sales, Trees for Life, POS)
– Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc tasks (reports, audit prep, VAT submissions)
General administration
– Maintain databases and spreadsheets
– Organise mail-outs, parcels, and courier bookings
– Provide admin support for events and other projects as needed
This list is indicative, not exhaustive – we’re a small team and everyone helps where needed.
About you
– Interest in finance/accounting (maybe studying or considering AAT/CIMA, but not essential)
– Strong numeracy and accuracy; comfortable with spreadsheets
– IT literacy (Excel/Google Sheets, Outlook, data entry)
– Organised and methodical; able to follow processes
– Excellent communication skills (phone and written)
– Proactive and adaptable, with a willingness to learn
– Enthusiasm for Palestine, fair trade, and our mission
Nice to have (not required):
– Previous experience with Xero or another accounting system
– Any admin, retail, or customer service background
Why join us?
– Paid, full-time fixed-term internship through the peak season
– Practical experience in finance and operations within a small, mission-led business
– Training in systems like Xero and Unleashed
– A supportive, friendly workplace where your work makes a visible impact
How to apply
Please send your CV and a short cover note (why this role, why Zaytoun, and earliest start date) to jobs@zaytoun.uk with the subject line Intern – General Administration. (NB you can download this job specification here).
We will review applications on a rolling basis and may close early if we find the right person.
Eligibility: Applicants must be resident in, and have the right to work in, the UK.
Equal opportunities: Zaytoun is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
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