We are collaborating with a Stockton-based charity seeking to hire a Finance Assistant on a full-time or part-time basis. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress to an officer role after gaining experience in the charity sector and acquiring a deep understanding of its complexities.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Assistant will assist in accounting procedures within the organisation, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations.
The role involves maintaining financial procedures and systems, assisting in producing budgets and management accounts, and ensuring accurate and timely financial recording on Sage.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure all financial information, systems, and processes meet the requirements of the charity and legislations
Implement and uphold adequate financial controls
Provide up-to-date records and financial reports to management, Finance Committee, and external organisations
Ensure authorisation, receipt, and proper recording of all income and expenses in a timely manner
Reconcile receipts and payments made on behalf of clients, recording them accurately
Periodically reconcile bank, cash, investment, payroll, and other control accounts
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
Maintain the purchase and sales ledger, ensuring timely and accurate capture of income and payments
Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flows, and forecasts
Claim Gift Aid from HMRC, including retail Gift Aid
Process monthly payroll accurately and in a timely manner
Monitor grants received and associated spend, providing financial information for grant applications
Act as a key point of contact for other departments on financial matters
Stay updated on new legislation impacting the organisation's operations.
Person Specification
Experience with accounting packages
1 year of office accounting experience
Studying towards AAT or AAT qualified
Strong IT and analytical skills
Understanding of Accounting principles
Understanding of required financial controls
Company Benefits:
Enhanced holiday leave of 33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees), rising to 35 after 5 years' service
Bespoke induction plan and a 6-month induction program for new staff
Ongoing training and development
Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential professional support
Company Pension Scheme
Staff discount
Free on-site car parking and refreshments
Social and charitable events
Payment of membership fees for professional body memberships if required for the role.