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Finance Assistant
Location: Coventry
Salary: £13.10 per hour PAYE
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Working Pattern
Flexible across 3 days per week
Hours: 9:00am - 3:40pm (including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)

Join a Team Making a Difference
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day financial administration of a busy charitable organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with finance experience who is looking for a flexible part-time role while contributing to services that support vulnerable individuals within the community.
Working closely with the Finance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring financial records are accurate, payments are processed efficiently, and financial procedures are maintained to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities

Verify expense claims and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
Process cash and cheque payment requests in accordance with financial procedures.
Assist with maintaining cash logs and recording income.
Support rent collection processes and communicate with relevant stakeholders regarding outstanding payments.
Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
Assist with treasury and banking transactions, ensuring documentation is complete and compliant.
Prepare and support monthly bank reconciliations.
Update rent schedules and accommodation occupancy records.
Input financial data into accounting systems to support monthly management accounts.
Produce financial reports as required.
Ensure financial records are maintained in line with organisational policies and procedures.
Attend finance meetings and contribute to the smooth running of the finance function.About You
We are looking for someone who has:

A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a relevant qualification such as AAT.
Previous experience using accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks or similar systems.
Strong understanding of financial administration and internal controls.
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.Desirable

Fluency in one or more community languages.
Experience working within the charity, voluntary or community sector.
Experience supporting vulnerable individuals or community-based services.Personal Qualities
The successful candidate will be:

Reliable, professional and trustworthy.
Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Passionate about supporting services that improve people's lives.
Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Proactive, adaptable and willing to take initiative.
Committed to anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice.Additional Requirements

Enhanced DBS check.
Strong commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding principles.What We Offer

Flexible working pattern across three days per week.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunity to develop your finance and administrative skills.
Meaningful work that contributes to vital community services.Apply Today
If you are an organised finance professional looking for a flexible part-time opportunity where your work will make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

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The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer