Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Finance Assistant on a permanent basis – working part-time (17.5 – 21 hours/week) – on a salary of £26,000 – £30,000/annum (pro-rata). This role will be hybrid working, however, may be on site for a few weeks initially.
 
Responsibilities:
 
– Working in conjunction with the Finance Officer, support the day-to-day bookkeeping, banking and accounting for the organisation. This includes:

1. the maintenance of appropriate accounting records
2. the preparation of bank reconciliation statements

iii. the monitoring of monthly contributions and the issue of any necessary reminders

1. monthly checking for clergy and staff changes (new starts / leavers / movers / changes in salary etc) and the sending out correct apportionment of pension contribution and standing orders to congregations and dioceses
2. calculation and transfer of staff pension contributions
3. the preparation of regular cash flow statements

vii. maintenance of appropriate records to enable annual production of congregational standing orders for collection of pension contributions.
viii. ensuring prompt payment of invoices

1. the payment of retirement lump sums
2. the preparation of required information for annual audit.

– Assist the Finance Officer with the day-to-day bookkeeping, banking and accounting for the organisation. This includes:

1. the maintenance of appropriate computerised accounting records (Cash Book, Nominal Ledger, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger)
2. online banking

iii. raising sales invoices and credit control

1. ensuring prompt payment of expenses / grants and sums due to suppliers etc
2. regular banking of cheques received
3. the monitoring of grants awarded and the tracking of spend against these on a monthly basis.

– To be responsible for a range of other miscellaneous tasks including: –

1. the administration of the organisation’s scheme of Child Allowance for clergy together with all the necessary record keeping and accounting
2. the provision of cover when the Finance Officer is on holiday or otherwise absent (to include all necessary banking/internet banking and payroll processing)

iii. the carrying out of such other duties in relation to the overall financial administration of the organisation’s affairs as required by the Chief Financial Officer or the Pensions and Retirement Officer.
– To serve as a member of the Office and in that capacity to give such assistance as may be needed from time to time within the office (including occasional cover for other staff during holidays/sick leave etc.) and to carry out any other duties as required.
– The above duties may change depending upon the needs of the organisation.
 
Essential Skills:
 
– Proven experience in a finance role
– A sound understanding of finance department functions and procedures
– Ability to support the continuous improvement of processes and procedures within a finance function
– Good working knowledge of accounting processes and software
– Understanding of payroll procedures and systems
– Excellent IT skills with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
– Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
– Ability to manage time effectively and work independently
– A logical and systematic approach to challenges and opportunities
– Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal sensitively and effectively with people at all levels.
– A sound understanding of the need to maintain appropriate confidentiality and discretion in the handling of information some of which constitutes personal data relating to individuals.
– An ability to establish and sustain productive, long-term working relationships
– An appreciation of the culture and context
 
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