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Finance Assistant

Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: £26,000 pro-rata
Contract Type: Part-Time
Hours: 15 – 22.5 hrs per week

About Us:
Headway Essex is a charity committed to providing support and services to individuals affected by brain injury. We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our finance team. If you are passionate about finance, have a keen eye for detail, and want to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.

Key Objectives:
As a Finance Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of financial operations, focusing on cash processing, purchase ledger, sales ledger, and general financial administration.

Key Responsibilities:
• Cash Processing and Banking:
o Process all cash and cheques, ensuring they are accurately banked.
o Reconcile bank and petty cash accounts on Sage to supporting documentation, including bank statements.

• Purchase Ledger:
o Process and pay all incoming invoices, entering them into Sage.
o Perform supplier statement reconciliations and handle supplier queries.
o Process and pay employee expenses and travel claims.

• Sales Ledger:
o Produce and post day centre attendees’ invoices on Sage.
o Process all sales invoices on Sage and assist with related queries.
o Support the credit control function as required.

• Fundraising & Payroll:
o Assist with processing fundraising income, including Gift Aid claims, Just Giving, PayPal, and sales, posting to Sage.
o Assist with payroll administration and provide cover for payroll tasks when necessary.

• General Administration:
o Maintain appropriate financial spreadsheets.
o Carry out routine filing and ensure all money handling tasks follow written procedures.
o Provide regular updates to the Finance Manager and report any issues promptly.
o Assist with other finance-related tasks as required by the Finance Manager.

Skills & Experience:
• Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role, preferably within a charity or similar sector.
• Strong knowledge of Sage or similar accounting software.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of financial processes, including invoicing, reconciliations, and general ledger management.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Why Join Us?
At Headway Essex, you will be part of a supportive and welcoming team, with opportunities for personal development and growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including pension scheme, death in service insurance and employee assistance programme.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the requirements above, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to admin@headwayessex.org.uk.

Closing Date: 20th January 2025
Interview Date: W/C 27th January2025

Headway Essex is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.