Finance Assistant (Part-Time)

NOCN Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join their team on a part-time basis in Sheffield. This role offers a chance to contribute to the financial operations of a respected educational charity, known for fostering learner potential and organizational success. As a Finance Assistant, you will be involved in managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring precise financial transactions, and supporting the finance team in delivering top-notch services. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in finance roles like accounts receivable or payable.
• Must have Level 2 in Literacy, Numeracy, and Mathematics.
• Attention to detail and good IT skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions for the Group.
• Raise sales invoices and maintain customer account details.
• Collaborate with the finance team for reliable service.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Credit Control

Microsoft Office

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy

Level 3 Education (e.g., 2 A Levels)

Level 2 Qualification in Mathematics

Level 2 or higher AAT or finance/accounting qualification

Tools

Sage

Concur

Job description

NOCN Group are looking for a Finance Assistant to join the team on a part-time basis (21 hours/week).

Location

Sheffield

Closing Date

14/5/2025

Contract

Permanent

Please note this role is part-time (21 hours per week) and based in Sheffield.

Why NOCN Group?

NOCN Group is an educational charity whose core aims are to help learners reach their potential and organisations thrive. The group includes business units specialising in regulated UK and international qualifications, End Point Assessment, assured short courses, SMART job cards, assessment services, consultancy, and research.

NOCN Group has been named amongst the Best Medium-sized Organisations in the UK as one of Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work 2024 list.

What will you be doing?

As a Finance Assistant, your duties and responsibilities will be (but not limited to):

• To work in a team of Finance Assistants and Officers delivering NOCN Group’s accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for the Group.
• Raise and issue sales invoices, credit notes and statements to customers, promptly and accurately.
• Maintain accurate up to date customer account details.
• Assist with the credit control function of the Group.
• Process purchase invoices promptly and accurately, ensuring that Sage is in line with the data processed on Concur.
• Manage the mailboxes of the finance department ensuring that emails are processed quickly and accurately to meet the service level standards.
• Work with other members of the Group Finance team with projects and tasks when required Collaborate and support the rest of the team to achieve a reliable and professional financial service to NOCN.

For more information regarding the duties of this role, please see the job description linked at the bottom of the page.

About you...

The successful candidate will need to meet the following 'must have' criteria:

• Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Educated to Level 3 (e.g. at least 2 A Levels).
• Level 2 Qualification in Mathematics (e.g. at least Grade C in GCSE Maths).
• Level 2 or higher AAT or other finance/accounting qualification (or willing to work towards).
• 1+ years’ working in an accounts receivable, credit control, accounts payable or general finance function in a commercial environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including good grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Good general IT skills including the ability to proficiently use the Microsoft Office suite.
• Precise and exact attention to detail.

How to Apply?

As a proud member of both Disability Confident and Inclusive Employers standard, we celebrate and recognise the benefits of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and should you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

If this sounds like the job for you, please send your completedEqual Opportunities Monitoring Form, CV and a covering letter, explaining why you are the best fit for the role, to:[e-mail]

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The full Job Description/Person Specification and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form can be downloaded from the link below.