The ExtraCare Charitable Trust Hiring for Finance Assistant Job at Coventry, England Full Time

Are you looking for new opportunity in* accountancy? If so, the Extracare Charitable Trust* have a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious Finance Assistant to join the team at our Head Office located in Coventry, on a full time permanent basis.
Salary: £22000 to £24000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week
Location: Binley, Coventry
We can offer an* excellent benefits package* which includes:

• Pension
• Free life assurance
• Cycle2 work scheme
• Free on site use of Gym at locations
• Employee Assistance Programme
• BUPA and Health Sure cash plan
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working

What will you do as our Finance Assistant?

• Perform cashbook management duties for the Trust and Retail subsidiary accounts.
• Perform duties in relation to fixed assets.
• Respond to internal and external queries.
• Provide cover and general assistance as required on both cashbook and purchase ledger.
• To undertake other duties as directed by the Financial Accountant.
• Process cash and cashbook transactions accurately, completely and on a timely basis.
• Review and monitor bank cash balances.
• Create ad-hoc bank payments on the basis of appropriate documentation with authorisation in line with delegated financial limits.
• Process additions/disposals/depreciation and other fixed asset transactions within the accounting system (Open Accounts).
• Process transactions relating to initial sales for new villages, surrenders, buybacks, and resales including the confirmation of legal documentation and updating of all necessary financial records.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for specified accounts within the nominal ledger as directed.
• Prepare detailed analytical work using excel and its associated tools.

Duties of all Finance team members:

• Adhere to and monitor compliance with financial controls, being part of a Finance team that leads by example.
• Ensure that relevant Financial Regulations and policies are complied with and that accounting standards are adhered to.
• Provide a high-quality service to customers and colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Be proactive in identifying areas for improvements and streamlining processes.
• Review and challenge (where necessary/appropriate) the achievement of value for money across the charity and subsidiary.
• Visit locations as necessary/where directed to support colleagues in need of support, guidance and training.

Our ideal Finance Assistant:

• Substantial experience (2 years +) of working on computerised Cashbook and Purchase ledger systems
• Excellent knowledge of Miscrosoft products in particular Excel
• An eye for detail
• Ability to multi-task, working to deadlines whilst prioritising work load
• Excellent telephone manner and Customer Service experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• The ability to work in a team as well as individually
• Always looking to add value to the role

An advantage, but not essential:

• AAT qualification
• Open Accounts experience

Don’t miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make a difference to the lives of older people as our* Finance Assistant*
This* Finance Assistant *post will be subject to two satisfactory references, medical clearance and Home Office right to work clearance.

• Closing date: 12th October 2021
• Proposed Interviews: week commencing 18th October 2021

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process
ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early depending on the number of applications. Be one of the first to apply!

Job Type: Permanent

Work Location: Multiple Locations