Our client is an established charitable organisation committed to supporting individuals, strengthening communities. We are recruiting a Part-time Senior Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. There may be an opportunity for the role to become permanent, subject to funding and organisational growth. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. The successful candidate will assist with sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, supplier payments, staff expenses and corporate card transactions, alongside supporting the financial administration of housing-related projects.
 
Job Description for the Part-time Senior Finance Assistant role: 

• As the Part-time Senior Finance Assistant you will be processing financial transactions using Sage or an equivalent accounting system, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, staff expenses, corporate cards and bank accounts.
• Managing monthly landlord payment runs, ensuring payments are processed accurately and on time, including relevant deductions and recharges.
• As the Part-time Senior Finance Assistant you will be monitoring property-related expenditure, including utilities, council tax, meter readings and service charges.
• Assisting with daily banking administration, petty cash and corporate card reconciliations.
• As the Part-time Senior Finance Assistant you will be supporting the financial monitoring, recording and reporting of externally funded projects.
• Preparing and processing Gift Aid claims relating to donations.
• As the Part-time Senior Finance Assistant you will be handling financial queries and liaising with suppliers, landlords, utility companies, local authorities and other external partners.
• Managing supplier portals, reviewing monthly statements and issuing remittance advice where required.
• As the Part-time Senior Finance Assistant you will be monitoring finance correspondence and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting internal and external audits and maintaining financial archives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve administrative and financial processes.
• Providing general financial and administrative support across the organisation as required.

Candidate Requirements for the Part-time Senior Finance Assistant role: 

• Previous experience in finance administration and bookkeeping.
• AAT Level 2 or an equivalent finance qualification.
• Experience using Sage or a similar accounting system.
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking and reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident communication skills, with a professional telephone manner.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• A flexible, proactive approach and willingness to undertake a varied range of finance and administrative duties.
• Commitment to providing a high standard of customer service.
• Knowledge of charity finance, voluntary sector organisations or externally funded projects would be advantageous.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable.
• Must be able to provide satisfactory references and meet DBS requirements.

This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Senior Finance Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant or Finance Administrator, with experience in bookkeeping and finance administration. Candidates with experience in purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations, Sage, charity finance or financial administration within a not-for-profit organisation would be particularly suitable.
 
This role is commutable from: Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Burslem, Tunstall, Fenton, Longton, Kidsgrove, and surrounding areas of North Staffordshire.
 
Hours: 28 hours per week
Salary: Pro Rata £22,400 – £25,600, Depending on Experience
Benefits:

• Enhanced paternity and Maternity
• Pension Scheme
• Medicash – reclaim costs of everyday healthcare
• Learning and Development
• Life Assurance two times basic salary
• Salary Exchange Scheme
• Counselling & Helpline
• Wellbeing & Discounts

Holidays: 24 days per annum plus Bank Holidays, pro rata

Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.