One of the UK's leading national children’s charities are seeking an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join their dedicated, experienced and growing team of professionals as they embark on a journey of expansion.

This is a full-time permanent role based in state-of-the-art facilities in Newcastle under Lyme and there is an informal homeworking option available for up to 40% of the week, after passing probation, and subject to work and team requirements.

About the role
As a Finance Assistant you will work within our clients’ established Finance Department, supporting senior management and working closely with colleagues in the Finance Department and wider organisation

The successful applicant will be fully conversant in Bank Reconciliation, Sales Ledger and Credit Control and have a working knowledge of Purchase Ledger. The position will also involve input and reconciliation of income in their CRM system. Duties include:

• Daily reconciliation of all Charity bank accounts
• Sales Ledger - raising of invoices
• Credit Control and resolving any queries
• Banking, including cash and cheques
• Assist in daily reconciliation of on-site PDQ terminals
• Ensuring income is allocated correctly from external sources
• Report income to various Charity departments
• Inputting of family contributions on internal systems
• Matching income and expenditure to children’s accounts
• Reconciling donor campaign income
• Gift Aid
• Supporting the finance team with any administration tasks that may be required
• Working knowledge of Purchase Ledger to cover during holidays/sickness
• Liaising with suppliers

About the rewards
As Finance Assistant you will work 37.5 hours per week, with an informal homeworking option available up to 40% of the week, subject to work and team requirements.  The Charity is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and the role offers a host of superb benefits including:

• A salary of up to £27,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
• 27 days annual leave per annum exclusive of Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Charity worker discounts
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Enhanced annual leave
• Occupational sick pay after qualifying period
• Award winning purpose-built facilities
• Fully equipped kitchens
• Indoor and outdoor breakout areas
• Chill-out areas
• Lockers and Showers
• Sensory gardens
• Flexible working patterns
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme

About you
To be successful for the role of Finance Assistant, you will have the following skills and attributes:

Essential Criteria:

• Good all round accounting knowledge gained either by qualification or experience
• Highly numerate
• Good attention to detail
• Experience of working within a finance department/team
• A positive can-do attitude
• Flexible with a willingness to learn other areas of the finance function
• Team player
• Excellent IT skills such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Desirable Criteria:

• Exchequer Accounting Software experience
• Raiser’s Edge CRM experience
• Experience of working in the Charity/Third Sector would be advantageous
• Experience of working in CQC/ISO regulated organisations would also be advantageous
• Some flexibility to meet the needs of the business may be required
• A general knowledge of Health & Safety regulations would be advantageous

About the Charity
Our client is a national charity and a is a Disability Confident employer, who aims to change people’s lives, change the way society perceives and treats disabled and autistic people and change the way that charities operate, through the provision of child-centred practical and emotional services, passionate campaigning and demonstrating best practice.  They believe in a world where disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve.

How to Apply
eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Finance Assistant on behalf of the Hiring Company and to apply, you must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK.   

Please apply with your CV detailing full career and academic history of achievements with associated dates.  A full application form will be required prior to interview to comply with Safer Recruitment Practices.

Thank you for your interest in this position.