Finance Assistant

Join a Not-for-profit, charity as a Finance Assistant, where you'll collaborate with a supportive community to process payroll, expenses, and sales, while handling finance queries. Enjoy benefits including flexible working options and involvement in charity and fundraising events.

Are you looking for an excellent opportunity to use your knowledge of finance in a caring, well-being environment?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a not-for-profit organisation based in Sheffield. This is a fast-paced environment filled with caring and supportive individuals who fulfil meaningful work and love to be a part of the community!

As a Finance Assistant, you will take responsibility for ensuring all the organisations financial transactions, includingpurchases, sales, cash receipts and payments, are effectively processed and accurately recorded.

(Not-for-profit, charity) Finance Assistant SHEFFIELD

Salary £24,948

Hours 37 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Permanent

Finance Assistant - Key responsibilities:

• Work with the Finance Manager to develop and run effective finance systems.
• Record all finance transactions accurately on the Xero accounts system, including payroll, expenses, purchases, sales and bank.
• Deal effectively with all enquiries from customers and suppliers on finance queries.
• Carry out regular checks, controls and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of processing.
• Manage sales ledger invoicing and lead in credit control, ensuring timely payment is received for all sales and outstanding debts are regularly chased.
• Support the Finance Manager in preparing monthly management accounts and the yearend reports for the annual audit.
• Process all new requisitions, by ensuring all supporting documentation is submitted, in line with the procurement policy and posted to Xero.

Finance Assistant - Knowledge and Experience requirements

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications/experience)
• Previous experience in a charity/ not for profit organisation would be ideal.
• You will ideally need to have experience within a finance, or accounts position previously
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, Xero and other business systems.
• AAT qualification or similar/ equivalent experience (Desirable)
• Experience and understanding of Confidentiality and data protection.

Finance Assistant - What they are offering!

• Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
• 3% contribution to the Pension scheme
• EAP (Employee Assistant Programmes)
• Holidays - 25 basics plus 8 bank hols
• Office based to start but after probation the opportunity of flexible working for the right person.
• Workplace mental health champions on board to support you in the work place
• Be involved with Charity and fundraising events.

At A for Appointments, we are committed to equal opportunities for everyone. We embrace diversity and believe that a balanced, inclusive workforce is crucial to our business. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying towards any candidates or employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.