Finance Assistant

Mears; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mears is seeking a full-time Finance Assistant to join their team in Gloucester. The role involves daily cash management, bank reconciliations, and assisting with management accounting tasks. Ideal candidates will be proactive, organized, and studying towards ACCA/CIMA qualifications, with a focus on building relationships within the organization.

Qualifications

• Studying towards ACCA/CIMA qualification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts daily and resolve issues promptly.
• Process payments including Housing Benefit refunds and BACS.
• Prepare management accounts, journals, and VAT returns.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Relationship building

Multitasking

Organization

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualification

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Position Details

Full-time position; Monday – Friday 08:30-17:00

Offering a salary of up to £27,846, plus great company benefits

About Mears

Mears is uniquely positioned to address major challenges in the housing and social care industry. If you are a Finance Assistant looking to be part of a growing organization, this opportunity offers rewards and career development.

Mears is a market leader in providing housing services to the affordable housing sector and has a significant presence in the housing with care market. Our vision is to make a positive difference by improving homes, communities, and lives.

We develop outstanding partnerships with employees, clients, tenants, and the wider community. We seek individuals who can help us fulfill our values, achieve our ambitions, and grow professionally.

About The Role

Mears Group is seeking an experienced and professional Finance Assistant with a flexible approach to support our business. You will handle daily cash & banking tasks, including bank reconciliations, managing issues proactively, assisting with management accounting tasks, and processing ad-hoc payments.

You will report to the Management Accountant and collaborate with the MHM team to ensure smooth operations of the accounts department, completing tasks accurately and meeting deadlines. Mears Group supports career progression, including qualifications such as ACCA/CIMA.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Reconcile bank accounts (MHM, AASC, MOD, CAS, ARAP, and others) daily, addressing any issues promptly.
• Process Housing Benefit refunds timely.
• Handle ad hoc BACS and CHAPS payments, including large property purchase payments requiring detailed processing.
• Collaborate with non-financial teams and maintain good relationships.
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts.
• Update fixed asset registers and post depreciation journals monthly.
• Assist in preparing journals and schedules for management accounts.
• Create and submit monthly invoices and resolve related queries.
• Prepare MHM VAT return.
• Review and approve lease agreements, ensuring system accuracy.
• Manage landlord reports for investor clients and address queries.

Candidate Requirements

• Ambition to study or studying towards ACCA/CIMA qualification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to build relationships remotely with finance and non-finance colleagues, as well as external clients.
• Flexible, adaptable, and capable of multitasking and meeting deadlines.
• Highly organized with good prioritization skills.