Finance Assistant

Depaul UK; London; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a national charity as a Finance Assistant, where you will play a vital role in managing rental income and ensuring financial accuracy. This part-time position offers a blend of office and remote work, allowing you to thrive in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for maintaining property accounts, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with financial controls. With comprehensive training and generous benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while developing their finance skills. Embrace the chance to contribute to a cause that supports vulnerable individuals across the UK.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Ongoing professional development

Flexible working options

Generous leave entitlements

Family-friendly policies

Financial wellbeing support

Pension contributions

Employee assistance programs

Cycle schemes

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, administration, finance, or accounting roles is desirable.
• Highly organized with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage rental ledger and rental collection.
• Reconcile and close monthly accounts.
• Process monthly rent write-offs.

Skills

Knowledge of rental income accounting

Experience with rental income accounting systems

Proficiency in Excel

Effective time management

Strong attention to detail

Tools

Omni

Microsoft Office

Job description

Finance Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join a national charity, where you will gain exposure to various areas within the Finance Team.

Position Details

• Position: Finance Assistant
• Location: Hybrid (London, Manchester, or North East) - 2 days in office, 2 days remote
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Part-time, 4 days a week (30 hours)
• Salary: North East - £21,245.95 PA, North West - £23,645.95 PA, London - £24,045.95 PA
• Closing Date: 25th May 2025
• Interviews: Week commencing 2nd June 2025

About the Role

As a Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for setting up and updating property and resident accounts on the rental ledger system, ensuring rental income is accurately reflected on both rent and finance systems in a timely manner.

You will collaborate with project staff and housing benefit departments regarding rental income queries, ensuring income is received in accordance with internal financial controls and legal requirements. The role includes some sales ledger work, under supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage rental ledger and rental collection
• Review rental income bank accounts and reflect receipts accurately
• Identify overpayments and process refunds
• Generate and send monthly rent arrears and voids
• Process monthly rent write-offs
• Reconcile and close monthly accounts
• Raise rental income invoices and follow up on late payments

About You

You will be highly organized, with excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable working independently, and effective in communication across teams.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of rental income accounting and processes, e.g., Housing Benefits
• Experience with rental income accounting systems, preferably Omni
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

In return, you will receive comprehensive training, ongoing professional development, flexible working options, generous leave entitlements, family-friendly policies, financial wellbeing support, pension contributions, employee assistance programs, cycle schemes, discount vouchers, health benefits, international accident cover, death in service, and legal advice services.

About the Organisation

The charity offers support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness, focusing on prevention, resilience, and opportunities in employment, education, and volunteering across regions from Newcastle to London and beyond.

Experience in areas such as payroll, administration, finance, or accounting roles is desirable.

Note: This role is advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.