Finance Assistant Workington, England
Job description
Finance Assistant
Base: Bradbury Independent Living Centre
Salary: £21,000.00 pro rata
Hours: 21
Holiday Entitlement: 33 days pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Job Description:
Job brief
We are looking for a responsible Finance Assistant to perform a variety of book-keeping tasks. Duties of the Finance Assistant include providing support to our managers and employees, assisting in daily finance office needs.
Main Duties:
- Assist the Finance Manager with day-to-day bookkeeping duties
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
- Develop and maintain a filing system
- Research new deals and suppliers
- Liaise with and take request from Chief Executive and senior managers
- Credit Control duties
- Assist in month end procedures
- Assist in preparation of payroll
- Staff and volunteer expenses
- Bacs payments
- Bank reconciliations
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a finance officer (minimum 3 years)
- Proven experience in accounting software systems
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel in particular)
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strong team working skills
- Understand the needs of older people and others who need our support
- Mobility to work flexibly across Age UK West Cumbria locations
wORKING fOR aGE uK wEST cUMBRIA:
Continuous Personal Development:
The post holder will be required to work with his / her Line Manager to identify areas for further training and development and undertake relevant courses and qualifications as required.
Health and Safety:
The post holder is required to carry out duties in accordance with Age UK West Cumbria’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Diversity:
The post holder is required to always have due regard to equal opportunities, and to work in a fair and reasonable manner towards all people, ensuring service standards are maintained for all cultures.
BENEFITS AGE UK WEST CUMBRIA OFFERS ITS EMPLOYEES:
- Training and development
- Company Pension Scheme
- Company Health Plan
As an Age UK Brand Partner, we share the following vision, mission and values:
Vision: A society in which everyone can love later life.
Mission: To help people (in Allerdale and Copeland) to enjoy later life.
Values:
- We are respectful
- We are inclusive
- We are positive
- We are realistic
- We are here to make a real difference
- We build and share expertise based on evidence
- We are empowering
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 21 per week
Salary: £21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Workington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- book keeping: 3 years (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 13/05/2023
Reference ID: Finance assistant
Expected start date: 03/07/2023
