Fianance Assistant

JOB PURPOSE: 

To provide appropriate financial support and advice to the Finance & Assets to enable the unit to operate in an efficient and effective way and meet reporting deadlines

MAIN DUTIES:

• preparing accounts
• managing payroll
• contributing to the development and maintenance of financial systems and processes
• providing advice and information to the Finance Manager
• controlling budgets
• ensuring all financial regulations are adhered to

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:-

• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Exposure to one or more computerised accounting packages
• Some knowledge of not for profit organisations and small companies statutory reporting requirements will be a bonus
• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner
• Ability to work unsupervised and develop the job
• Previous experience working within the public sector