finance associate Taunton, England
Job description
Our life-saving charity, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA), provides relief from sickness and injury for the people of Dorset and Somerset, by the provision of an air ambulance service, with an air and road delivered critical care capability.
DSAA is a well-loved and respected charity, which relies on the generosity of the public to raise our operational costs of over £5 million per year. Our belief is that patients’ lives depend on us being there and the whole team is focused on making that happen.
We are now seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Officer to join our team at our Head Office in Wellington, Somerset. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this is a key role within the finance function, providing finance and administration support to the Charity.
What we are looking for:
To be successful, you will have experience of working in a finance role within a similar environment. You will have a high level of numeracy, strong attention to detail and an ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
Main duties of the job:
- Provide assistance to the Finance Manager in such a way that deadlines are achieved and work is presented to a high standard
- Preparing monthly management accounts – inputting payments and receipts using Sage Business Cloud Accounting
- Weekly preparation of the Charity’s banking for collection by security company
- Analyse cash receipts
- Manage regular receipts (i.e. standing orders and direct debits)
- Manage and analyse online payment and receipts (direct and via third parties)
- Preparation of Quarterly VAT Returns
- Preparation and input of journals
- Setting up online bank payments
- BACS and remittance preparation, deal with queries on invoices, payments or receipts
- Entering information onto the Charity’s CRM system (Advantage Fundraiser)
- Reconciling credit card statements
- To assist and provide financial support to the fundraising team and other staff when required
- Occasional cover for general office work (including answering the telephone)
- Fully utilise software packages e.g. Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Perform all duties in a professional and confidential manner in line with the Charity’s values and in accordance with the employee handbook, policies and procedures.
Education and qualifications:
Essential: GCSEs Grade C or above or equivalent in Maths and English
Desirable: AAT Level 3
Previous experience:
Essential: Minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a finance role
Desirable: Experience of working within charity finance
Skills, Knowledge and ability;
- Proven ability to post and manage accounting figures and accounting records
- High standard of numeracy
- Have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Knowledge and experience in working with Sage accounts package
- Excellent IT skills including excel and word
- Experience in working in a finance or office environment
- The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work flexibly in response to the needs of the Charity
- Excellent communication skills and telephone manner
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
In return, the successful candidate will receive:
Generous pension scheme and benefits package
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Onsite parking
Competitive salary: £25,000 - £28,000 FTE (or pro rata 4 days 30 hours per week)
If you have the right skills, experience and knowledge and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you!
Recruitment Process
Closing Date: Friday 7th August 2023
Interviews to take place: Week commencing Monday 14th August 2023
To apply: Please email your CV and a supporting statement to: [email protected] post to Sarah Davies, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, Landacre House, Chelston Business Park, Castle Road, Wellington, TA21 9JQ.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 07/08/2023
Reference ID: Trusts and Foundations Officer
