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Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Mason Court, Hillborough Road, Olton, Solihull

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, 12 Months Fixed Term Contract, Maternity Cover

Working Hours: 35 Hours per week

SJMT is a family of charities & community of people supporting those most in need in the West Midlands. We want everyone, regardless of age or circumstances, to feel secure, have opportunities and to thrive.

The services provided include:

Safe, affordable and well-maintained alms-housing
Residential and extra care
Community and housing related support
Services to advance the opportunities of children and young people in needEverything we do is rooted in our 370-year history and driven by their vision for the future.

Purpose of the Role:

To support the Head of Finance in maintaining the financial ledgers of the Trust.
To facilitate the smooth operation of systems and procedures.Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting:

To maintain the Purchase Ledgers on a daily basis by:-

Matching orders and delivery notes to invoices
Liaising with budget holders to ensure all necessary documentation is authorised
Coding and posting invoices
Pay suppliers by BACS in accordance with their terms of payment
Reconciling purchase ledger accountsTo maintain the Sales Ledgers on a daily basis by:-

Raising monthly sales invoices for fees, care services and sundries
Receive and bank cash and cheque contributions, fees and sundry income from residents, keeping accurate records of such receiptsReconciling sales ledger control accounts

To maintain the Rent Ledger on a daily basis by posting receipts on a daily basis.
To reconcile the bank accounts on a monthly basis.
To check, balance and re-imburse petty cash floats as appropriate.
To pay staff expenses.
To administer the credit card process
To provide support for inter charity reconciliationsOther Duties:

To liaise with staff and residents as necessary to carry out duties and responsibilities.
To comply with financial standing orders and procedures.
To assist in maintaining financial and administration systems.
To undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the Head of Finance or Management Accountant.About you:

Experience:

Knowledge of double entry book keeping, control account reconciliation, and bank account reconciliation. (Essential)
At least 1 year experience using computerised accounting systems. (Essential)
SAGE 50 Accounts experience (Desirable)Skills & Abilities (Essential):

Methodic.
Accurate.
Ability to work to targets.
Likes working in a team.
Problem solver.
Curious.
Willing to use own initiative.Education/ Qualifications:

Part 1 AAT or first level other accountancy qualification or qualified by experience (Essential)
Looking to complete AAT or other qualification (Desirable)Other (Essential):

Ability to communicate with people at all levels including residents, relatives, managers, staff, suppliers.
Awareness of diversity issues and works in a positive non-discriminatory way.
Enhanced DBS check will be taken upWhat we offer:

The Trust continues to reward its staff with competitive pay rates and a number of employee benefits including:

Starting on 31 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (increases with service)
An annual 'wellbeing' day for all staff
Company sick pay
Funded DBS checks
Free onsite parking
Pension scheme
Wider Wallet staff discount scheme
Employee Assistance programme - access to 24 hour confidential advice / counselling
Ongoing career development trainingEqual Opportunities:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Please note should sufficient applications be received we reserve the right to recruit at any stage. We always encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Candidates with previous experience and job titles of; Finance Administrator, Accounts Clerk, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Assistant, Sales ledger Assistant will be considered for this role