Finance Assistant

Two Saints; Fareham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals as a Finance Assistant. In this part-time role, you will assist with daily financial administration, manage petty cash, and ensure accurate record-keeping. Your strong organizational and communication skills will be vital as you collaborate with a dedicated team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while developing your finance skills in a supportive environment. If you're ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including maths and English.
• Recent experience using a modular finance computer system.

Responsibilities

• Check and record weekly attendance received from services.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and maintain finance records.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

GCSE Level or Equivalent

Tools

Modular Finance Computer System

Job description

Part-Time Fixed Term Contract - 22.5 hours

Provide assistance within the finance department in areas of daily financial administration and other clerical duties.

Finance Assistant Responsibilities

• Check and record weekly attendance received from services.
• Collate the hours recorded for agency cover and ensure these match agency invoices when received.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts by:
• Issuing cheques to services to top up petty cash floats.
• Coding and posting the services' petty cash and other expenses into the nominal ledger.
• Assisting with the central services petty cash.
• Maintain finance records, as required, and ensure all manual and computerised records and information are stored appropriately.
• Cover for other finance assistant positions if required.
• Attend staff meetings and support and appraisal sessions as required.
• Attend appropriate training to meet needs identified by line manager.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by a senior manager.
• Work within the organisation's Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discriminatory policies at all times.

Essential Criteria for Role

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including maths and English.
• Recent experience using a modular finance computer system.
• Fast and accurate keyboard skills, with knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organisational skills, with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a team player with a flexible approach.
• Open to challenge and change.

We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found. Please submit your application promptly.

Join us and be part of an organization committed to supporting vulnerable and homeless individuals. Our history dates back to 1962, and today we serve communities across Berkshire, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton, and Sussex, offering services such as outreach, supported accommodation, day centres, and more.