To support the finance team by accurately managing day-to-day financial tasks such as data entry, reporting, and use of accounting software including Sage Line 50. The role requires strong numerical and organisational skills, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively under pressure. As a motivated and adaptable team member, the Finance Assistant works collaboratively across departments and communicates professionally with internal and external customers. This role reflects our core values of honesty, equality, approachability, respect, and teamwork in every interaction and task.
Qualifications (Essential)
* English and numeracy (GCSE A-C or equivalent or Grade 4 and above)
Person Specification (Essential)
* Previous experience in an accounts payable or purchase ledger role
* Experience with finance software such as Sage 50
* Experience with Microsoft office packages in particular Excel
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
* Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
* A proactive and flexible approach, with a willingness to learn
* Demonstrate ownership to resolve financial issues, escalating when necessary
* Experience of working within/for a Housing Association or public sector organisation
Main Duties
* Download all income received on a daily basis and import into our housing management software
* Processing supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and correct coding to cost centres
* Preparing and processing payment runs in line with company policies and deadlines
* Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
* Responding to supplier queries promptly and professionally
* Maintain and reconcile petty cash and credit card accounts
* Manage the daily finance email inbox
* Manage stationery orders
* Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks
Skills / Abilities
* Effective problem‑solving skills including decision making, time management and immediate prioritisation of tasks
* Ability to approach problems logically and rationally
* Ability to quickly and effectively prioritise work to meet business needs
* Work as member of multi‑disciplinary team
* Good numeric skills able to work with figures and statistics
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
* Motivated and independent
* Flexible and adaptable
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to communicate clearly with both internal and external customers
* Good comprehension skills – ability to clearly understand and address issues appropriately
* Good composition skills – ability to compose grammatically correct, concise, and accurate written responses
* Ability to use computer systems, Microsoft Office and finance software such as Sage 50
* Good typing skills
Our Values
* HONESTY – We are honest.
* EQUALITY – We promote equality.
* APPROACHABLE – We are approachable to each other and our customers.
* RESPECTFUL – We are respectful.
* TOGETHER – We work together.
Please email CV and covering letter to applications@aph-ltd.co.uk.
Closing date Friday 7th November 2025. Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early prior to the closing date.
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