Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Starting Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 depending on experience
Location: Birmingham, Selly Oak
Reporting to: Senior Finance Officer and CEO
Profile
The Junior Finance Officer will process all financial transactions (Sage), reconcile accounts and prepare data/reports. This post involves inward/outward invoicing including payment progression. Significant relevant experience of general financial duties is essential. Minimum qualification AAT.
A proactive individual who shares the values of the charity and has commitment to their own personal development will find there is excellent potential for development and growth in this post.
Whilst this post is working with a part-time Senior Finance Officer the person will be interacting on a day-to-day basis with Senior Managers and excellent communication skills are vital. Accuracy and presentation of work are key requirements.
Main Duties:
- Processing data through the sales and purchase ledgers from the point of receipt of the invoice to completion of the transaction.
- Reconciliation of purchase and sales ledgers and reconciliations of all bank accounts.
- Processing financial transactions through Sage and other accounting systems.
- Handling, processing and reconciliation of petty cash, and accurate and robust record keeping.
- Communicating effectively Senior Managers, CEO, suppliers, funding bodies/payment departments and staff.
- Maintaining accounting records, filing systems and computer files.
- Undertaking general clerical duties such as dealing with correspondence, filing and photocopying.
- To undertake audit work as directed by the CEO, including financial reports/accounts for year end.
General Duties:
- Any other administrative duties as required to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the organisation.
- Attend and participate in regular staff meetings.
- Attend appropriate training courses where identified.
- Attend and participate in regular work appraisals and any other support systems as appropriate.
Person Specification Finance Assistant
Educational Qualifications:
- AAT qualified or equivalent.
Experience:
- Sound experience of Microsoft Office, especially use of Excel.
- Experience of Sage Accounts.
- Experience working in an accounting environment.
- Experience of working with charity accounts.
Skills, Knowledge and Capabilities:
- Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload and to work to deadlines.
- Ability to produce and communicate clear financial reports as required.
- Ability to analyse and consolidate financial information.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team and autonomously.
- Holding a current UK drivers’ license and/or with access to a car.
- Commitment to the voluntary sector.
- Ability to develop and enhance the existing financial systems and processes.
- Commitment to personal and professional development.
