Address About the Role
Sense Finance team are currently recruiting for a Finance assistant on a 3-6 Month Fixed Term Contract working 22.5 hours per week. This opportunity will work on hybrid basis from our Sense Touchbase Pears office in Selly Oak, Birmingham, working 37.5 hour week.
As a Finance Assistant, you will work as part of the Finance Team to ensure the integrity of the organisation's financial information through the accurate recording of financial transactions on a timely basis, while supporting colleagues across Sense to ensure the financial health of the organisation. Specific responsibilities
Process Access to Work claims by liaising with employees and Access to Work agency.
Set up supplier accounts/Employee Expense Accounts/Credit Card applications in line with procurement policy.
Process agency staff invoices and generate ad hoc reports of agency usage across the organisation.
Ensure all financial documents are scanned, filled and kept in accordance with data protection rules. Person Specification:
Experience of working in a finance or accounting role.
Experience of working in an administrative role and processing a high level of data entry.
Experience of using a variety of computerised data entry systems and on line portals such as banking software.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Excellent attention to detail. About Us
Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life. To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependant on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
