Finance Assistant

Papworth Trust; Godmanchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading disability charity in Godmanchester is seeking a detail-oriented finance team member. Responsibilities include managing the sales ledger, processing invoices, and liaising with customers. The ideal candidate should be proactive, possess strong communication skills, and have an understanding of accounting principles. This role offers 33 days of annual leave, occupational sick pay, and various wellbeing support. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact for more information or apply with their CV.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Health cashback plan

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience using accounting systems and working as part of a finance team.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and cash management.
• Ability to process high volumes of financial transactions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales ledger and process invoices.
• Liaise with customers and local authorities for accurate billing.
• Monitor and manage debtor accounts effectively.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Proactive solutions-focused

Good Excel skills

Education

AAT Level 3 qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the essential job criteria. We provide ongoing support and adjustments for those working with us that have a disability or long-term health condition and can help you obtain Access to Work funding to support you to do your job. You can ask us about reasonable adjustments you’ll need throughout the application and interview process too. We’d love you to have a positive experience with us, so please call 01480 357200 or email [e-mail] and we’ll happily discuss your needs.

How will I be supporting the work of the Trust?

As a member of the finance team, you will perform high quality transactional processing to contribute to the efficient and effective performance of the Trust’s financial accounting function in compliance with the Trusts internal policies and procedures.

What does this involve?

• Manage the sales ledger, including raising and processing invoices, setting up customer accounts, allocating receipts and resolving invoice queries.
• Liaise with customers, managers and local authorities to ensure accurate, timely invoicing and effective use of billing portals.
• Monitor and manage debtor accounts, including reviewing aged debt, investigating credit balances and supporting debt collection activity.
• Maintain accurate cash book records, including daily bank postings, reconciliations, cash monitoring and short-term cashflow forecasting.
• Support the wider Finance Team with month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, restricted fund reporting and general finance administration.

Who are we looking for?

• Detail-oriented and well organised, with the ability to accurately process high volumes of financial transactions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with the confidence to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies and queries.
• Strong communication skills, able to liaise professionally with internal teams and external organisations.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and cash management, with good Excel skills.
• Experience using accounting systems and working as part of a finance team.
• AAT Level 3 qualified (or equivalent), with part-qualification or studying towards a professional accountancy qualification is desirable.

What you’ll get in return:

• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part timers)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Occupational sick pay – 6 weeks full/6 weeks half pay after probation
• Health cashback plan, with money back on things such as dental/optical
• Choice of two pension schemes with an enhanced employer contribution
• Plenty of wellbeing support including employee assistance helpline, online apps and mental health first aid and wellbeing discussions
• A ‘Values in Practice’ reward scheme with vouchers for achievements
• Various tax saving incentives such as cycle to work, car purchase and pension via salary exchange
• Involvement in our employee forum and colleague experience groups, making sure your voice is heard
• Access to ongoing training, learning and development opportunities, including qualifications

We’d love to talk

For an informal chat about the role please contact Semegne Alemayehu, [e-mail]. Ready to apply? Please send us your CV (and supporting information if you feel it will be helpful) by clicking on the apply button.

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