Finance Assistant - Capital

Job Title:Finance Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £26,856.05 per annum (£29,683.90 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Hybrid, Liverpool
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
The difference you will make as a Finance Assistant

The Finance Assistant is an entry level finance post, reporting to the Capital Accountant. The role is responsible for the delivery of capital accounting across the Group and is accountable for fixed asset accounting and carrying out a range of complex financial activities. This is a development role and training, and practical experience support will be provided. 

About you
We are looking for someone who has:

• Educated to degree level with an accounting and finance related degree and/or studying towards an AAT Level qualification. 
• Advanced user of MS Excel
• Customer focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work at all levels within the business. 

Why Riverside?
 At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. 
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension 
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. 
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Role Profile

• Carry out a range of standard financial accounting activity for the Group and subsidiaries.
• Prepare a range of journals for month end accruals and prepayments in adherence with the Group’s month end timetable.
• Responsible for the management of fixed asset registers for other tangible fixed assets and intangible assets. Update the registers for all additions, disposals and depreciation, ensuring compliance with the Group’s accounting policies. 
• Responsible for preparing basic balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring correct coding and supporting documentation is available. 
• Provide support to the Assistant Capital Accountant in the preparation of schedules for housing property additions and disposals. Ensure that all invoices have been reviewed and accurate information is provided for input to the fixed asset register.
• Provide support to the Financial Accounting team. Prepare reports and documents covering accounting transactions for management review.
• Support the Financial Reporting team in the delivery of all external audits. Prepare capital accounting audit information as required and assist with capital accounting audit sample requests.
• Ensure team processes and procedures are reviewed and updated as required. 
• Undertake personal development and training as necessary to keep up to date with legal, political, financial and other developments in the fields of housing and customer service.
• Maintain financial system records including inputting and updating records to ensure the retention of accurate data. 
• Actively contribute to regular reviews of the Financial Accounting function, seeking feedback from internal and external stakeholders, to continually improve the service provision and identify efficiencies where possible. 
• Manage internal and external stakeholders effectively, building constructive relationships to deliver the Financial Accounting service by creating an inclusive, supportive and professional environment. 
• Ensure that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with the Group’s policy, procedures and statutory requirements. 
• Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group’s policy, procedures and statutory requirements. 
• To be an advocate and exemplar of ‘Our Riverside Way’. 
• TO demonstrate a pragmatic and ‘can-do’ attitude to find solutions. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.

Person specification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential

Proactive approach with the capability to work flexibly and adapt to particular situations.

Results focused with the ability to take ownership of tasks.Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under...