Daisy Chain Project Hiring for Finance Assistant Job at Stockton-on-Tees, England Full Time

Finance Assistant
Job brief
Reporting to the Finance Officers, the post holder will be responsible for all delegated accounting procedures within Daisy Chain and to ensure they are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements and Daisy Chains best practice guidelines.

Hours – 20 hours per week (Permanent)

Flexibility around working hours will be considered

Salary – £18,500 to £20,000 per annum (pro rata) Post includes access to a fully-funded AAT qualification (coursework to be completed outside of working hours)

Daisy Chain is* committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check*

Closing date 13th September at 12 noon 2021.

Key Tasks

• To follow all systems and processes meet the requirements of the charity and legislation.
• To ensure adequate financial controls are in place and adhered to.
• To provide up-to-date records and financial reports as requested by management, Finance Committee and relevant outside organisations.
• To assist in the payroll process in accordance with legislation, charity rules and other relevant outside organisations.
• To assist in the maintenance of the purchase and sales ledger ensuring all income is captured and payments are made and received in a timely and accurate manner. To reconcile ledger accounts and resolve any disputes.
• To assist in maintaining Daisy Chains bank accounts, including making payments and reconciling accounts.
• To assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts for the trustees, CEO and SLT to include P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flows and forecasts.
• To help to prepare annual and interim budgets and monitor performance against them.
• To assist in the preparation of the draft year end accounts and supporting documentation and work with the auditors during the annual audit.
• To assist in the Gift Aid claim from HMRC including retail Gift Aid.
• To assist in the monthly payroll process including payment in a timely and accurate manner.
• To assist with the monitoring of grants received and associated spend and to provide financial information required for grant applications.
• To be a key point of contact for other departments on financial matters.
• Maintains procedure notes, ensuring they are accurate and adhere to Charity Commission guidance.
• Ensures all work and contact with third parties is to professional standards, and that full regard is given to confidentiality.
• Undertake other administrative tasks as required.
• Undertake any training and development deemed necessary for the pursuance of the post.
• Any other duties from time to time, commensurate with the level of the post.

Additional responsibilities:

• Comply with the Charities Health and Safety policy in all employment practices
• Work in ways, which promote equality of opportunity, participation and responsibility
• Maintain the integrity of the Daisy Chain brand in all internal and external communications
• Maintain a proactive approach to your role and responsibilities along with a commitment to contribute and maintain the positive working ethos within the Charity
• Ensure attendance at staff meetings.
• Work in a way that contributes to the continuous improvement of the Charitys services and embraces the organisations quality initiatives

This job outline is intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but, while some variation can be expected in particular duties, the outline is considered to provide a reasonable general description of the post.

Person Specification
Successful candidates will have a strong work ethic, and share our Company values of Passionate, Inclusive, Empowering, Ambitious, Open and Innovative. If you have worked in a similar setting before all the better, but most importantly we are looking for people who share our Ethos of improving the lives of families affected by Autism. The below details what we are looking for in an ideal candidate if it is Essential (E) Desirable (D) and how we will assess that skill, via your application (A) at Interview (I) or as part of a task during the interview process (T)

• Experience*

• Experience of working with accounting packages E&A
• Experience of Microsoft packages E&A
• Experience of working within the charity sector D&A

• Qualifications
• Willing to work towards AAT qualified D&I
• Good general education E&A

• Knowledge &Skills

• Strong IT and analytical skills
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Understanding of financial controls required

Other

• Understanding of and commitment to the aims, ethos and philosophy of Daisy Chain E&I
• Adhere to Daisy Chains safeguarding policies at all times E&I
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team E&A&I
• Knowledge of confidentiality and GDPR E&I
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills E&A&I
• Willingness to be flexible about the work undertaken E&I

Company Benefits
Our staff do amazing jobs and as such we want to reward our staff that is why we offer

• Enhanced holiday leave of 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) rising to 35 after 5 years service.

• A bespoke induction plan specific to you and your role which starts as soon as a job offer is accepted.

• Alongside your induction plan new members of staff have a 6 month induction programme and planned meetings with their line manager to ensure the employee is settling in and offer any support needed to fulfil their role.

• Ongoing training and development.

• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers a full range of confidential services designed to ensure you receive professional support that may affect work and home life.

• Company Pension Scheme.

• Staff discount.

• Free on-site car parking and refreshments.

• Social and charitable events.

• Company sick Pay after successful completion of probationary period.

• Savings Club

• Give as you earn scheme for staff to make donation to a charity of their choice if they wish.

• If your role requires membership of a professional Body we will pay your membership fees.

To be considered for the role click on the apply button above and submit your CV and details alongside a covering letter detailing with examples how you meet the person specification for the role. If you have any gaps within your employment history, please state the reasons for these gaps within your CV. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact us on 01642 531248.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when submitting your CV.

Job Type: Full-time