Finance Assistant

The Company is looking for a Finance Assistant to provide support to the Finance and Payroll department to deliver a comprehensive, efficient, and compliant accounts management system.

Please note: This is a full time, on site role, working Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Key tasks include:

• Undertaking bank reconciliation.
• Gathering invoices/receipts from our sites: Sheffield/Rotherham, Leeds & Mental Health Unit
• Checking, uploading and adding tracking to invoices.
• Support with raising invoices and credit control.
• Chasing unreconciled and historic outstanding items.
• Support with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support with the preparation for year end.
• Support/cover for payroll.

Successful candidates must have/be:

• A minimum 2 years’ experience working in accounting/bookkeeping.
• Understanding of confidentiality, information-sharing, financial due diligence, and risk mitigation.
• The ability to demonstrate effective communication, planning, and organisation skills.
• Highly motivated and solution-focused, able to work with patience, empathy, and professionalism in challenging environments.
• Experience of using payroll and accounting software. Employment Hero & Xero.

The following criteria is desirable but not essential:

• Understanding of UK Tax law and compliance with other statutory regulations including PAYE.
• Relevant finance qualifications desirable.
• Strong Excel capabilities.
• Knowledge of working within the supported housing sector would be advantageous.