Finance Assistant

Cardiff Community Housing Association; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Community Housing Association is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Team in managing, controlling and reporting key balance sheet areas, including assets, loans and grants. You will contribute to robust financial controls and ensure timely information for decision-making.

Working closely with budget holders and managers, you will assist with month-end and year-end processes, budgeting, forecasting, treasury activities and audit preparation, helping sustain the

Job description

The Finance Assistant will support the Finance Team by ensuring the accurate management, control and reporting of key balance sheet areas, including fixed assets, loans, grants and other financial records.

The Finance Assistant will maintain robust financial controls, perform timely and accurate reconciliations, and support the delivery of reliable financial information to aid decision-making across the organisation. The postholder will contribute to the preparation of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, treasury activities, statutory reporting and audit requirements, helping to ensure the organisation's financial integrity, compliance and long-term financial sustainability.

About You

You will be part of our Finance Team reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant but will have daily contact with other team members. You will establish strong links with managers and colleagues to ensure the service we provide demonstrates value to others.

Working closely with budget holders, procurement teams and other stakeholders, the postholder will provide timely financial information and analysis to support effective decision-making, financial planning and expenditure control. In addition, the Finance Assistant will contribute to the smooth operation of the wider finance function by delivering high-quality financial administration, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting month‑end, year‑end and audit activities.

Our Shared Values

At CCHA, values and diverse thinking as just as sought after as technical skills and qualifications. Our values are embedded throughout the organisation. They set out how we work together and how decisions are made. Here at CCHA we live our values by being:

Caring | Respectful | Trusting and Trustworthy| Honest|Brave | Yourself

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