Finance Assistant

Are you a Finance Assistant looking for your next career move? Do you like the idea of working for a leading provider of Mental Healthcare Packages? Are you interested in working within a close-knit team?

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join their friendly and professional team based within their Head Office in Stockport, where you will support the Finance Team by processing petty cash and raising monthly sales invoices amongst all other finance duties.

What’s on offer:

- Competitive salary (£19,012.50 - £21,059.93 dependant on experience)
- Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with a 30 minute lunch break (37.5 hour working week)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Enhanced Superior company pension
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Free on-site parking
- Paid DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities
- The opportunity for internal promotions
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

As a Finance Assistant you will:

- Process petty cash on a weekly basis and assist with quarterly visits to the homes for petty cash audits.
- Carry out bank reconciliations on Sage
- Be responsible for raising monthly sales invoices
- Provide information to the management accountant for reports
- Be responsible for managing the utilities accounts for each home
- Assist with the purchase ledger as required
- Support with the processing and administration of payroll as required
- Participate in covering reception on a rota during periods of leave and sickness

As a Finance Assistant you will:

- Be educated at GCSE Grade C or above in Maths (Or equivalent)
- Be an AAT student
- Have experienced using Sage 50
- Be able to prioritise workload and have experience working within a Finance Department
- Have great attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Understand confidentiality and exercise discretion throughout your role
- Establish effective working relationships with staff and managers
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office Packages (Spreadsheets, Databases, Email, Word Processing)
- Be able to plan workload and work under pressure

Desirable Criteria:

- Full UK Driving Licence
- Previous experience of processing payroll
- Experience of working within the Healthcare Industry

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please get in touch today.

The closing date for this position is Thursday 26th March so please ensure you apply before this date.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

You may have experience of the following: Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant , Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable Assistant, AAT, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Officer, Finance, Finance Officer, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Bookkeeper, Invoicing, Reconciliation, Purchase Ledger, Graduate etc

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Allen Lane’s client is a major force in the battle against climate change. Focussing on educating young people through their social outreach programmes, this client seeks to empower a new generation of environmentally minded people in order to drive innovation and long term change.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and driven Finance Assistant to support their international finance function. With an emphasis on best practice they are seeking a candidate to share their values and ambitions.

Working closely with the Financial Controller and central and local finance teams, your key responsibilities will include providing a range of finance services such as purchase orders, purchase invoices and bank reconciliations.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Previous experience working in a finance department
• Excellent communication, analytical, organisation and time management skills
• Ability to deliver collaboratively and challenge where necessary
• Enthusiastic and self-motivating
• Great excel skills and knowledge of other accountancy software

Confident part-time worker required for administration, finance and communications role to support a small team of volunteer directors and freelance project workers delivering a range of local environmental projects. 

The successful candidate will possess relevant administrative, financial and data management skills. He/she will ideally have previous experience within the voluntary sector, be aware of environmental issues and be able to work independently at times. 

Working at least two days per month we are currently hoping to increase activity to necessiate a 1 day per week post (or 20% of Full Time Equivalent).

The successful candidate will be based in Lion Chambers opposite Huddersfield Railway Station. This is a PAYE post but we would consider applications from those currently self-employed.

Environment Kirklees Ltd runs the Greenstreams river stewardship project, promotes the planned 3 Valleys Nature Park, and operates an annual GoToTown litter collection. It is also developing a Waste & Resources Network (KWRnet) to encourage community and third sector involvement in waste solutions. 

Do you want a role within a rapidly growing organisation with an excellent progression path? Are you a driven and ambitious individual in the early stages of your finance career? Looking to work for an organisation that encourages and nurtures the development of their staff?

If yes, then look no further!

My client is a London based charity who is looking for a Finance and Admin Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is in the early stages of their finance career, who has the drive and determination to learn and push themselves in this supportive environment.

The main responsibilities of this Finance and Admin Assistant role are as follows:

• Full responsibility for ensuring that all transactional data is uploaded into the system accurately.
• Take the lead in the processing of sales and purchase ledger invoices, ensuring that all payments are made in a timely manner.
• Provide invaluable support in the preparation of the monthly management accounts, including the preparation of journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Sole charge for gathering requested financial data, liaising with the business partners or external stakeholders where appropriate.
• Play a pivotal role in the wider resources team, providing ad hoc administration support as required.
• Attend wider organisational meetings, booking rooms and taking minutes where necessary.

This role is for a forward-thinking charity and offers a brilliant opportunity for candidates looking to join a close-knit finance team within a rapidly growing establishment. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive benefits package, including flexible working hours, an excellent annual leave allowance and numerous opportunities to develop professionally.

The successful candidate will have:

• Started actively studying towards a relevant accountancy qualification.
• Related work experience within a finance team, however candidates without are still encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
• The determination and ambition to build a fantastic finance career and enthusiasm to learn on the job.
• Ideally, previous experience using Quickbooks or another system of equal complexity.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now as applications are being reviewed daily and the client is looking to interview candidates as ASAP.

The role is to assist the Finance Systems Team for the next 4-6 weeks during a busy period.

You will be required to resolve issues and support calls for all finance system issues face by the finance team and users elsewhere in the organisation.

Client Details

The client is a well established Housing Association in London.

Description

The key responsibilities of the role will include but not limited to:

• Supporting the Finance Systems in box
• Ensure all users are set up correctly
• Setting up new users and deleting old users form the system
• Closing off the month period each month to prevent further postings for that month
• Complete data cleansing of the system
• create and amend codes on the system

Profile

The successful Finance Systems Support Assistant will have experience in a similar role before, providing system support to the finance department and external users.

You will have experience in data handling, amending and creating new codes.

Experience with SUN Systems will be highly advantageous and desirable.

Job Offer

The successful Finance Systems Support Assistant will be able to work in a friendly team at a great organisation.

FINANCE OFFICER

REDBRIDGE CARERS SUPPORT SERVICE (RCSS)

Redbridge Carers Support Service (RCSS) is a leading carers organisation offering a range of innovative, holistic services to carers. We are currently seeking to appoint an accomplished, experienced Finance Officer to join our small charity. You will be working closely with our senior management team and assist in providing proactive, efficient and effective financial management of our charitable resources.

You will play a key role in ensuring internal financial systems and procedures are working efficiently, providing accurate and timely reports, as required. Working closely with senior management, the Finance Officer will take day to day responsibility for the finance function and ensure all financial controls are in place and transactions are managed in accordance with internal policies, relevant financial regulations and funders specifications and requirements.

The role will include the management of financial systems, budget monitoring, updating of records and the preparation of accounts for senior management and the RCSS Board of Trustees. The role will include overseeing compliance with authorisation procedures. You will support the work of the organisation, the Trustees, the Executive Director, the Operational Director and staff, including accounts, payroll, invoices and budgets for core work and projects and for funding bids.

RCSS has a 25-year history of providing excellent services for carers. We are a dynamic and enterprising team with a wealth of experience, skills and talent. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a talent for finance and experience of the charity sector. We offer training and self-development opportunities to all staff and a workplace pension scheme.

This is a part time post, 18 hours per week, based in Ilford, in the London Borough of Redbridge. Salary: £17,232 p.a. pro rata  (£33,000 FTE)

Please read the Job Description/Person Specification before completing the application.

CVs will not be accepted.

Failure to address the requirements of the Person Specification may result in applications not being shortlisted.

Due to current crisis , please note that the new closing date is Tuesday 14th April 2020, but applications will be reviewed as received so the post may be filled before the published closing date. 

Want to work for a creative and inspiring organisation whose work has a significant influence in its industry?

Are you looking for a progressive step in your finance career?

Looking for a role that offers you exposure to a wide array of transactional duties?

If yes, then this is the role for you!

My client is a London based charity who is looking for a Finance Officer to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting into an experienced line manager who prides themselves on the professional development of their staff, this is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to further their finance skills whilst working as part of a close-knit, dynamic team.

The main responsibilities of this Finance Officer role include:

• Full responsibility for managing all aspects of the sale ledger, raising invoices and posting them into the system in an accurate and timely manner.
• Take the lead on the preparation of bank and sales ledger reconciliations, investigating variances and reporting on them as required.
• Sole charge for ensuring that all outstanding debts for your area are collected and comply with pre-agree payment conditions.
• Provide invaluable support in the monthly payroll process and build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders across the organisation to support on any invoice or finance related queries.
• Play a pivotal role in the month end procedures, picking up ad hoc duties and deputising for other members of the team as required.

This role is for a dynamic organisation and offers a fantastic opportunity for someone who has some experience in a transactional finance role who is now looking for a new challenge. The charity runs a series of prestigious, well-known events and as part of a competitive benefits package, employees are given are given the opportunity to attend these throughout the year.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience working within a finance role of a similar capacity.
• Ideally, experience using Microsoft Dynamics. However, candidates without this are still strongly encouraged to apply.
• Fantastic communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and be a proactive worker.
• Demonstrable experience of being a team player and the ability to adapt quickly to a range of different working situations.

If you are interested in this Finance Officer opportunity, please do not delay in applying as application are being reviewed daily and this role is likely to be filled before the closing date.

Background
There are many organisations working to fight hunger and poverty around the world. RESULTS' particular focus is unique: we work at grassroots, national and international levels to create the political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty. This multi-pronged approach has proven to be an effective and powerful advocacy combination that has yielded tangible and lasting results.
We are a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, and are a registered charity in England and Wales, and Scotland. The majority of our income is in the form of project grants from grant-making foundations and trusts, with a smaller amount in committed giving and public fundraising.

The Role
You will be the Finance Officer, reporting to and supporting the Finance Manager and overseeing the work of the Finance Assistant. Based in a small team you will help to manage the day-to-day activities relating to the charity’s finances. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the entries made on the financial package are accurate and complete. We are looking for someone who can work independently and has the ability to problem solve.
This is a role in a team where we look to all members for ideas and innovation to meet the demands of a growing, dynamic organisation. Ultimately we are looking for an experienced finance professional. We expect the greater the experience the more efficient. A more experienced person might complete the work in 4 days, a less experienced might require a 4.5 or 5 day week.

Please see the job description for more details on the role, and how to apply. 

We are now seeking a Finance Officer to join our Resources team and assist in providing proactive, efficient and effective financial management of the Foundation’s charitable resources.  This is a new position and the post-holder will play a key role in ensuring internal financial systems and procedures are working efficiently and effectively, providing accurate and timely reports, as required.

Working closely with the Director of Resources, the Finance Officer will take day to day responsibility for the finance function and help to ensure all financial transactions are managed in compliance with internal policies, relevant financial regulations and funders’ specifications. The role will include ensuring financial records are clear, complete and up to-date, management of sales and purchase ledger processes, budget monitoring, contributing to the preparation of management accounts, and overseeing compliance with procurement and authorisation procedures. 

This is an exciting time to join the Foundation as we consolidate our internal procedures to match the demands of recent expansion and a high profile work plan. The role would suit an individual keen to develop their finance career within an economic and/or policy making environment. Previous experience in a similar role is essential, and experience of working with Sage accounting packages preferable. We also require excellent IT, organisation and time management skills, a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to innovate. For the right candidate, we offer support in becoming a part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA).

The Resolution Foundation prides itself on analytical rigour and we strive to achieve standards of excellence in all our work. This commitment is matched by dedication to our core purpose, working to improve the living standards of those on low to middle incomes. These twin pillars of rigour and purpose underpin everything we do.

We offer a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to join our close-knit team at an exciting time in our development as we build on success and look to further raise our public profile and impact.

The Foundation supports flexible working and offers a range of family-friendly policies. We actively look to develop and grow the skills and reputations of our researchers, and provide training and development opportunities, including support for formal qualifications when applicable.

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, we are extending the deadline for applications until 09:00am on 23 April 2020. Interviews will be conducted remotely via video call and arrangements for start dates will be arranged on a case by case base with individual candidates. 

The Resolution Foundation is actively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all under-represented communities and groups. We are particularly keen to attract BAME candidates given their under-representation within economics and the policy making sector. We welcome applications from candidates from lower-income backgrounds and can provide financial assistance for interview expenses. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate the individual requirements of candidates with disabilities.

For more infomation, please visit our website and download the application pack.

A great opportunity to work within a leading social welfare charity as their sole Finance Officer. The job is based in central London and has excellent transport links.

Client Details

A leading social welfare charity based in London is looking to recruit a Finance Officer on an interim basis.

Description

The Finance Officer will be responsible for a range of financial duties, including but not limited to:

• processing orders and invoices, including raising and dispatching
• preparing relevant documents and journals
• cash allocation and similar banking duties
• ad-hoc transnational duties.

Profile

The successful candidate should have previous exposure to an accounts based role within the public sector. They should have excellent computer literacy and system knowledge, specifically Microsoft Excel (Vlookups, Pivot tables).

High levels of communication and a strong work ethic are vital and a part-qualification towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA is preferred.

Job Offer

A great opportunity to work within a leading social welfare charity as their sole Finance Officer, paying between £14ph-£16ph dependant on previous exposure within a similar role.

The Wiener Holocaust Library is the world’s oldest Holocaust archive and the home of Britain’s largest collection of published and unpublished works, documents and photographs relating to the Nazi era.

We are seeking a Finance Officer to provide financial and administrative support to the Board of Trustees and Director of The Wiener Holocaust Library. The role is a permanent and part-time position (40%/flexible)

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Cyd MacNaboe, Administrator, at the email address provided below. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Deadline for applications is Friday 17 April 2020, with interviews to be held shortly after. Due to the current coronavirus situation, it is likely that interviews will take place via Skype.

The role will be for 6 weeks covering a period of absence.

The role will include a variety of duties to get involved in and you will be working very closely with the Finance Manager during this busy period.

Client Details

The client is a growing Housing Association in London.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Finance Officer will be to:

• Process all invoices and payment queries.
• Provide remittance advice after each payment run.
• Ensure all existing supplier's accounts are up to date.
• Produce fortnightly reports on outstanding purchase orders, goods receipts and unmatched invoices.
• Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of monthly management accounts by preparing and posting necessary journals.
• Review sales ledger and chase up payments for invoices.

Profile

The successful Finance Officer will have a solid understanding of double entry book keeping and balance sheet reconciliations.

The ability to work well both independently and as a team, meeting deadlines and adhere to the month-end timetable.

You will be AAT qualified and coming from a Housing background would be very desirable.

Job Offer

This role will suit someone looking to take on a short term project.

Based in an Academy in West London the School Finance Officer will work in a busy Finance Team managing all aspects of Finance.

Client Details

Based in West London this Academy is part of a well known Academy Trust.

Description

The School Finance Officer will be responsible for the following duties

• Managing the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Function for the Academy
• Manage the Parent Pay System for the School
• Answer any queries and be a key point of contact across the business

Profile

The successful School Finance Officer will have a strong accounting background and exposure to working in a busy finance department. Experience with in the Education Sector is desirable but not essential.

Job Offer

A salary of between £22000 and £26000 pro rata plus a a generous pension contribution and holiday allowance.

Finance Officer - Children's Charity - City of London

A well known children's charity are looking for a Finance Officer to join their growing finance team in Central London. Reporting into the Deputy Director of Finance, this is a great opportunity for a studying part-qualified accountant to learn and develop as part of a very ambitious team.

As the new Finance Officer you will be assisting with the production of month end accounts, including but not limited to:

• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of trial balance
• Posting of fixed asset adjustments
• Effective control and reconciliation of petty cash
• Reconciliation of gift aid on nominal ledger to outstanding claims
• Maintenance of management accounts spreadsheet

This position will be paying between £30,000 and £35,000 (depending upon experience) and will offer full study support.

If this position is of interest please do apply now. Or, if this isn't quite right, but you are looking for a new finance position in the charity and not for profit sector, do send across an up to date CV to [email protected]

Finance Officer - Children's Charity - City of London