Achieve Lifestyle Hiring for Finance Assistant Job at Egham, England Full Time

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team to support the wider management team in aspects of Finance, and to give appropriate Finance admin support to management in the development of Achieve Lifestyle.

Achieve Lifestyle is a charitable trust operating leisure centres and gyms in Egham and Addlestone, Surrey.

Working Hours: 18 hours per week

Main Responsibilities

1. To undertake accountancy services, ensuring statutory requirements and Codes of Practice are observed in relation to financial accounting.

2. Supporting the Business Director in the preparation of budget reports, including the administering of Achieve Lifestyles’ financial management system.

3. Support the company and external auditors in all matters of sound financial management.

4. Preparation of financial reports.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Ensuring sound financial reporting and accounting measures are adhered to, by undertaking collating and allocating business income and expenditure.

2. Responsible for the accurate payment of all expenses, supplier invoices, customer refunds and other ad hoc payments.

3. Ensuring cash flow is up to date, and banking statements are accurate.

4. Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounting data.

5. Reconcile the accounts to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted, identity discrepancies, and resolve issues.

6. Assist in preparation of statutory accounting and support the year-end audit process.

7. Assist all statutory and regulatory HMRC reporting requirements such as VAT, PAYE.

8. Assist in the annual external audit process and full cooperation on all other audit related matters.

9. Undertaking general admin duties relative to the role.

Health & Safety

1. To adhere to the processes and systems for Risk and Health and Safety Management within the facilities, including workplace assessment and risk assessment.

2. To ensure the recommended Health and Safety procedures are adopted are in line with current legislation.

Key attributes that are necessary for this role are;

• Proficiency in Xero
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Proven ability to calculate, post, reconcile and manage accounting figures and financial records accurately
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the business, including non-finance directors
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent Excel Skills
• A diligent approach with excellent organisational skills
• An ability to process data in an efficient & robust manner
• Enjoy working in a dynamic environment that strives for continuous improvements

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £11,232.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid safe environment

Experience:

• Finance: 1 year (required)
• Xero: 1 year (required)