Finance Assistant - Plymouth, United Kingdom - The Marine Biological Association

The Marine Biological Association

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

The role

The Marine Biological Association is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join a small busy team at our waterfront location.

This new role will involve a variety of accounting duties. The main focus being to maintain the purchase ledger and ensure suppliers are paid in a timely manner.

You will also assist with the monthly payroll process as well as dealing with queries from suppliers and internal colleagues relating to the purchase ledger and purchase order system.

Salary and benefits

30 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays (prorata)
3 Privilege Days given by the MBA (used during festive closure week alongside the statutory Bank Holidays)

Pension scheme

MBA will contribute 10% of basic salary into a defined contribution scheme with staff making a 3% minimum contribution. MBA will match additional employee contributions up to an additional 5%.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Subsidised on site canteen with free tea and coffee
20minute paid morning break
Cycle to work scheme
Electronic vehicle lease scheme
Low cost bookable parking on site

Key responsibilities and skills - see Job Description

Equal Opportunities

How to apply
Please confirm where you saw the vacancy advertised.

This position will remain open until an appointment is made.

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

JOB ROLE:
Finance Assistant

JOB HOLDER:
Tba

JOB PURPOSE:

To work within the Finance Team in the provision of an excellent, effective and helpful accounts and finance service, under the day to day supervision of the Finance Supervisor, working as a team member under the broader management of the Director of Finance.

Essential experience/skills/qualifications:

Maths and English GCSE
Excellent accounting and numerical skills
Purchase ledger maintenance
Knowledge of Sage Accounts and Payroll
Payroll administration
Working as part of a team

Desirable experience/skills/qualifications:

AAT qualification
Other general accounts experience

Key responsibilities and skills

Maintain Purchase Ledger on Sage
Deal with queries in relation to Sage accounts
Ensure proper controls are maintained in the Finance Department and with the

Accounts/Sage system

Ensuring all payments to suppliers and staff are made and recorded and returns kept in accordance with the Financial Procedures.
Input Payroll data, run reports and process payments for salaries, once approved
Ensure all invoices are paid in a timely manner and alert the Director of Finance to any credit control issues
Any other duties that are required to maintain the smooth running of the accounts department
Undertake adhoc tasks identified as being within the job holders capabilities

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 17.5 per week

Salary:
£11,191.49 per year

Schedule: