Finance Administrator - Oldham, United Kingdom - Howarth Housing Group - Lifeline NW CIC

Howarth Housing Group - Lifeline NW CIC

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Oldham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location:
Oldham, with potential travel across Greater Manchester

Salary:
£28,000 per annum, rising after probationary period.

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Finance Administrator to join our team.

As an Administration Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing assistance and support to the Administration team, ensuring efficient operations of our company.

Duties:

Financial Record Management: Maintain accurate financial records using Xero accounting software. This includes recording income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
Accounts Payable and Receivable: Process invoices, payments, and receipts. Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on overdue payments. Manage supplier invoices and payments.
Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in Xero and match bank statements.
Expense Management: Review and process employee expenses, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Financial Reporting: Generate financial reports such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other ad hoc reports as required. Provide insights into financial performance to aid decisionmaking.
VAT Returns: Prepare and submit VAT returns to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in compliance with UK tax regulations.
Payroll Processing Support: Assist in payroll processing activities such as calculating salaries, deductions, and statutory payments. Ensure accurate recording of payroll transactions in Xero.
Budgeting: Support the finance team in preparing budgets.
Compliance and

Regulatory Requirements:
Stay up-to-date with changes in financial regulations and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards. Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts.

Administrative Tasks: Handle general administrative tasks related to finance operations, such as filing documents, maintaining financial records, and responding to queries from external agencies.

Requirements:

Experience of Xero
Proven experience as a Finance Administrator or relevant role
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise work
Attention to detail and problemsolving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask
Office skills: Proficient in using office equipment such as printers, scanners, and copiers. Familiarity with basic office procedures.
Clerical skills: Ability to perform clerical tasks such as filing, organising documents, and managing paperwork.
Phone etiquette: Excellent phone manners with the ability to handle calls professionally.
Organisational skills: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Typing skills: Ability to type accurately and quickly.
Administrative skills: Knowledge of administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and making travel arrangements.
Data entry: Accurate data entry skills with attention to detail.
Computer literacy: Comfortable working with computerised systems such as databases particularly Excel.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. If you meet the requirements and possess the necessary skills, we would love to hear from you.

Salary:
From £28,000.00 per year

Benefits: