Finance Assistant

McKinty Associates; Holywood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Holywood seeks a Finance Assistant to support finance and administration operations. Responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and ensuring accurate accounting records. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, and 6 months of administrative experience. Strong computer skills and attention to detail are essential. Benefits include pension and medical aid.

Benefits

Pension

Medical Aid / Health Care

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months’ experience in an administration office setting.
• Experience using a computerised accounting system is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process all invoices received and distribute for approval.
• Reconcile supplier statements prior to payment.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and systems.
• Process bi-monthly payment runs and cash requests.
• Liaise with auditors when required.

Skills

Computer literacy

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Good numeracy skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to manage deadlines

Attention to detail

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Maths (A-C Grades)

Tools

Computerised accounting system

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant

Holywood (BT18)

Salary c.£12.00 - £13.00 P/H DOE

McKinty Associates are pleased to be working with a leading Charity who have a requirement for a Finance Assistant to join their existing team. The post holder will assist with the finance and administration operations of the Charity offering finance support to all staff and co-workers.

Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

• Processing for all invoices received (receive, code and distribute for approval when received).
• Reconcile supplier statements prior to payment.
• Ensure that expenditure is coded accurately to allow for proper recording and reporting of expenditure.
• Process bi-monthly payment runs.
• Dealing with all queries via email, phone etc.
• Process all cash requests.
• Ensure accurate accounting records and systems are maintained.
• Ensure that all expenditures are incurred in line with financial authorisation procedures and that all invoices are posted in a timely fashion to the creditors’ ledger.
• Ensure all liabilities are settled within the appropriate timeframe.
• Liaise with auditors when required.

Treasury Management

• Process all payments.
• Ensure that adequate financial records in relation to payments are maintained and reconciled on a regular basis.
• Ensure that expenditure is coded accurately to allow for proper recording and reporting of expenditure for Standing Orders.

Other

• Any other duties to aid the Management Accountant in their duties.

Essential eligibility criteria

• 5 GCSE including English and Maths (A-C Grades).
• At least 6 months’ experience working in an administration office setting.
• Previous experience in the use of a computerised accounting system (Desirable)
• Computer literate - including strong Microsoft Excel & Word skills.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to manage deadlines and workload.
• Keen eye for detail.

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Benefits

• pension
• Medical Aid / Health Care