Job Description

• Perform cashbook management duties for the Trust and Retail subsidiary accounts.
• Perform duties in relation to fixed assets.
• Process financial transactions in relation to initial sales, surrenders, buybacks and resales of properties.
• Respond to internal and external queries.
• Provide cover and general assistance as required on both cashbook and purchase ledger.
• To undertake other duties as directed by the Financial Accountant.
• Process cash and cashbook transactions accurately, completely and on a timely basis.
• Review and monitor bank cash balances.
• Create ad-hoc bank payments on the basis of appropriate documentation with authorization in line with delegated financial limits.
• Process additions/disposals/depreciation and other fixed asset transactions within the accounting system (Open Accounts).
• Process transactions relating to initial sales for new villages, surrenders, buybacks, and resales including the confirmation of legal documentation and updating of all necessary financial records.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for specified accounts within the nominal ledger as directed.
• Prepare detailed analytical work using excel and its associated tools.

Duties of all Finance team members:

• Adhere to and monitor compliance with financial controls, being part of a Finance team that leads by example.
• Ensure that relevant Financial Regulations and policies are complied with and that accounting standards are adhered to.
• Provide a high-quality service to customers and colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Be proactive in identifying areas for improvements and streamlining processes.
• Review and challenge (where necessary/appropriate) the achievement of value for money across the charity and subsidiary.
• Visit locations as necessary/where directed to support colleagues in need of support, guidance and training.

Our Finance Assistant post is a permanent, full-time position, 37.5 hours per week; you will receive a starting salary of £22,000 p/a, plus an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Pension
• Free Gym Membership at on-site location gyms
• Flexi-time
• Employee Assistance Programme
• BUPA and Health Sure cash plan
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities