Finance Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Age UK Barnet

Age UK Barnet

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title:

- _Finance Assistant_

Salary:

£24,570.00 per annum pro rata

Hours of Work:

hours per week

Responsible to:

Chief Executive and Finance Manager

Based at:

Ann Owens Centre

Oak Lane

East Finchley

N2 8LT

Purpose of Job:

The post holder will ensure the smooth running and, accurate recording of various accounting operations (detailed below) ensuring all accounts are up to date and produced in an efficient and timely manner.

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Duties

To handle cash and payments and prepare them for banking and recording in Sage 50. Undertake a regular visit to bank to deposit this.
To perform monthly bank reconciliations.
To log all donations and Gift Aid, and ensure all forms are completed correctly.
To process purchase and supplier invoices(ensuring compliance with authorisation procedures)
To post transactions into our accounting software, Sage 50 accounts, ensuring that everything is accurately recorded and coded.
To maintain debtors/creditors control accounts
To maintain financial and other administrative records
To contribute to the development of new systems for payments e.g. contactless, telephone payments etc.
To maintain a fixed assets register Balance sheet reconciliation
To post prepayment and accruals.
To process volunteer and staff expenses and ensure payment is received quickly.
To support the processing of handyperson/shopping service invoices and payments
To maintain excel spreadsheets
Assisting with payroll preparation as required
To work with the staff team to resolve any financial queries or support with financial matters.
To maintain Petty Cash account and reconcile purchases made using the debit card
To provide admin support in the absence of the Operational Support Officer
To attend and participate in team meetings
Engage in AUKBs supervision and appraisal process
Comply with all Age UK Barnet policies and procedures
Any other duties that may be reasonably requested in order to ensure the efficient running of the accounts function.

PERSON SPECICFICATION FOR FINANCE SUPPORT OFFICER

CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL OR DESIRABLE

Assessment

Method

A/T/I
Qualification

AAT Qualified/ Recognised bookkeeping qualification

D

A/I

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
At least 12 months experience in bookkeeping preferably using Sage 50 accounts

E

A / I

Good understanding of double entry book keeping.

E

A/I/T

Excellent Excel skills including importing and exporting in to Sage Accounts 50.

E

A/I

Ability to confidently work unsupervised and on own initiative.

E

A/I

Knowledge of how to access information in relation to treatments of different income and expenditure

E

A/I

Good understanding of the financial statements (Income and Expenditure - balance sheet - cash flow).

E

A/I/T

Good filing skills (for successful audit purposes

E

A/I

Financial experience in a charity

D

9.

Excellent attention to detail in all work.

The ability to prioritise work load and work to deadlines.

E

A/I

10

Understanding of Age UK Barnet client group.

D

A/I

11.

Good written and oral communication skills in the English language.

E

12.

Willingness to undergo training

E

13.

Commitment to incorporating Equal opportunities principles into all aspects of work.

E

A = Application

T = Test

I = Interview

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:

£18,600.00-£22,142.00 per year

Benefits: