To assist with monitoring, evidencing and reporting on the financial elements of our external funded projects
A fantastic opportunity for a Finance & Admin Assistant to work for a local charity who offer a range of services to vulnerable individuals.
Job Description:
1. As the Finance & Admin Assistant you will be undertaking the general finance administrative duties supporting the service, including service charges, management of property utilities (gas, electric & water) and council tax
2. Assisting the Deputy Finance Manager with the processing of all the financial transactions of the Charity and its respective services, including the sales ledger, purchase ledger, staff expenses and bank accounts
3. As the Finance & Admin Assistant you will support with daily administration of banking, corporate cards, petty cash and meter payments
4. As the Finance & Admin Assistant you will assist with the preparation, processing, monitoring and reporting on housing benefit claims, ensuring all queries are dealt with and all monies are received in a timely manner
5. To assist with the processing, monitoring and reporting on property information, including council tax, utilities, meter readings and service charges using the agreed formats to meet the organisational requirements
6. To assist with the processing and/or making payments of staff expenses and supplier invoices
7. As the Finance & Admin Assistant you will assist with the processing and reconciliation of monthly statements, petty cash and prepayment cards including preparation and allocation of property utilities monies
8. To assist with monitoring, evidencing and reporting on the financial elements of our external funded projects
Candidate Requirements:
9. Good Level of general education, including GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above
10. AAT 2 or equivalent finance qualification would be ideal, however would look at QBE
11. Previous experience in finance administration, accounts administration and book-keeping is essential
12. Experience in using Sage or equivalent Financial systems
13. Experience working in a Charity or Supported Housing would be ideal
14. The ability to work accurately with attention to detail & methodical and consistent in approach and well organised
15. Good time management, administrative and organisational skills
16. Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
17. Good standard of literacy and numeracy, with high attention to detail and accuracy
18. Ability to undertake a number of tasks covering different areas of administration
19. Commitment to providing an excellent customer service with high standards of quality
20. A good and pleasant telephone manner
21. Good written and communication skills
This role is commutable from: Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Newcastle under Lyme, Keele, Congleton, Stone, Leek, Biddulph and surrounding areas
This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Finance & Admin Assistant, Book-keeping
Hours: : Monday – Friday between 8:00 am – 4.30pm 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,500 – £27,500 Per Annum DOE
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