Finance Assistant

Our Not-for-profit client is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their growing team in Oxford, parking on site.

Client Details

Our client is a well known not for profit organisation based on the outskirts of Oxford with onsite parking provided. The organisation has grown out of a restructure and is going from strength to strength.

Description

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for:

• Maintaining income records using the finance system

• To check allocation of cost centres for all income, and investigate unknown receipts

• Ensure that all bank accounts and control accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and queries are resolved promptly

• Prepare weekly cash and cheque banking for collection

• Prepare Gift Aid claims

• Issuing invoices and pursuing late payments

• Answer queries from donors and Trust employees

There is scope for development in this role and the role could also involve:

• Post month end journals relating to deposits, investments, payroll, accruals and prepayments

• Assist the Head of Finace with compiling internal financial reports

• Any other reasonable duties which may be delegated from time to time by the Head of Finance

Profile

This is a broad role which could expand over time. The successful Finance Assistant will be:

• AAT qualified, ACA/ ACCA part qualified, or qualified by experience

• Experience working in a similar role and with large finance systems desirable

• Experience with not for profit organisations

• Excellent numerical skills

• Good attention to detail

• A team player with a positive attitude

• Able to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision

• Organised and able to meet tight month end deadlines

Job Offer

The salary on offer is between £23,000 and £28,000 dependent on experience and qualification.

The benefits package is generous and part time hours will be considered!