Experienced Finance Assistant - Leeds, United Kingdom - Unity Housing Association

Description

Post
FINANCE ASSISTANT p/t 28 hours Tuesday to Friday

Responsible To:
FINANCE MANAGER**
Supervises: N/A


Location:
LEEDS

Objectives of the Post:

To support the Finance Department in the management of financial systems and the provision of financial information to enable the association to achieve its overall aims and objectives.

KEY TASKS

Purchase Ledger

• Check and sort suppliers' invoices for payment through the correct company
• UHA/UPS/UHDS Purchase Ledger.
• Input invoices onto the finance system utilising the correct VAT treatment.
• Ensure the efficient distribution of invoices to appropriate managers/officers for checking and approval.
• Preparing the weekly payment run.
• Reconcile suppliers' statements with purchase ledger balances on a regular basis.
• Run reports as required as management information for supplier analysis

Sales Ledger

• Prepare monthly rent, service charge and ad hoc invoices on the Sales Ledger for correct company and ensure payments are received, queries are resolved and dealt with in a timely manner and the correct VAT treatment is used.
• Carry out regular debt reviews in conjunction with the Enterprise Manager to ensure outstanding amounts are collected in a timely manner.
• Produce and issue month end reports.
• Raise adhoc sales invoices as required.

Rent accounting and cashflow

• Post to the correct accounts in the housing system, receipts from Allpay, Housing benefit, standing orders and any miscellaneous income.
• Reconcile rental income received with supporting documentation and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with petty cash.

General

• Ensure that all sensitive and confidential information is stored in an appropriate manner.
• Maintain and file documentation as appropriate.
• Be positively involved in selfdevelopment and participate in training courses.
• Be aware of the Associations Value for Money culture and assist in projects as appropriate when investigating costs.
• Maintain a high standard of health and safety in accordance with company policy and legal requirement.
• Work within the Association's Values, Beliefs and Behaviours framework.
• Any other appropriate duties required by the Finance Manager.

July 2023

HOUSING ASSOCIATION - FINANCE ASSISTANT


PERSON SPECIFICATION

ATTRIBUTES

RANK

HOW IDENTIFIED

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics

Essential
Application form + Interview

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Experience of a similar financial environment - including minimum 2 years Purchase Ledger.

Essential
Application form + Interview

Desirable
Application form + Interview + test
Demonstrate a good knowledge of office support functions including word processing, filing, use of spreadsheets and compiling data.

Desirable
Application form + Interview + testSKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to maintain all aspects of confidentiality and the ability to comply with all legislative requirements.

Essential
Application + Interview
Ability to communicate verbally in a clear, concise and succinct and assertive manner.

Essential
Interview
Ability to listen in an open and reflective manner.

Essential
Interview
Ability to prioritise tasks and time manage.

Essential

• Application Form + Interview_

DISPOSITION/ATTITUDE
Be both innovative and creative in decision making and problem solving.

Desirable

• Interview_

Willingness to be trained and developed.

Essential
Application form + Interview
Ability to use own initiative whilst working within a team.

Essential
Interview
Thorough and accurate with a logical and methodical approach to tasks and a high level of attention to detail.

Essential
Application + Interview + test
Flexible approach to work.

Essential
Application + InterviewCIRCUMSTANCES
Must be willing to uphold the Values, Beliefs and Behaviours of the organisation

Essential
Application + Interview

Ability to demonstrate your use of good practice and anti-discriminatory working and show how you have promoted equality in your team.

Essential
Application form + Interview

In your letter you must tell us how your experience meets our requirements for the post. Tell us why you have a passion for working for Unity and why you are the colleague we need.

Whilst we are interested in your work history, demonstrating behaviours, skills, abilities and knowledge and experience can come from a variety of life experiences not just paid employment.

Please feel free to use example from all areas of your life that are relevant to the requirements of the role.

Applicants will be required to bring evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK to the first interview.


Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 28 per week


Salary:
£24,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Onsite parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

- financial: 2 years (required)


Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 17/08/2023