Finance Assistant - Wakefield, United Kingdom - Broster Buchanan Ltd

Broster Buchanan Ltd

Verified Company

Wakefield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Generous WY Pension Fund
Holidays 25 days plus bank hols
On site parking

Responsible to:
Finance Manager

Main purpose:

To assist the Finance Manager and Assistant Accountant in the processing of orders, invoices and other payments and receipts in order to ensure the effective and efficient financial management of the academies.

Key responsibilities

To work as part of a team to provide an efficient financial service and support
To deal with enquiries from internal and external stakeholders
To prioritise work to meet conflicting deadlines
To maintain accurate records and track progress of work
To undertake financial / administrative duties including:
Preparing correspondence
Print monthly budget reports
Dealing with hospitality and arrangements for attending conferences
Raise orders, check and process invoices and ordering & monitoring stocks supplies etc
Process debit card transactions
To check and approve the monthly payroll documentation and maintenance of staff records
To input and retrieve data using computerised systems
To collate and prepare information from a variety of sources
To communicate effectively with internal & external stakeholders and colleagues in relation to work undertaken
To work with others to help improve work organisation and effectiveness
To ensure promotion and support of Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety
To undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post

What you'll be able to offer:
Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including outside companies.
Able to input/ retrieve information from databases
Able to process documentation using Word / Excel
Able to accurately enter/retrieve data information from information systems
Able to work flexibly as part of a team & show initiative
Able to prioritise work to meet conflicting deadlines
Able to demonstrate good numeracy & literacy skills
Able to use SIMS and PS Financials (desirable)
Knowledge of general office / finance procedures and practice
Knowledge of relevant financial regulations to carry out financial transactions
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (desirable)
Knowledge/qualifications demonstrating ability in numeracy and literacy (desirable)

What's on offer: