The post of Financial Assistant has become vacant and we are looking for a candidate to assist the General Manager with the important task of organising and handling the day to day processing of the centre’s finance. This is an important role requiring integrity and the ability to deal with confidential information and the successful candidate will be a key member of the team in delivering this vibrant community owned not for profit organisation.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the General Manager:
Preparation of invoices and entering supplier invoices to the Sage system.
Preparation of payments to suppliers and entry to the Sage system.
Recording weekly banking
Organizing petty cash
Preparation of payroll, including payment to HMRC, operating the pension scheme and payroll year end requirements.
Processing of Gift Aid Claims
Bank reconciliation
Preparation of VAT returns and payment
Prepare financial information and reports as required for Birnam Arts and Birnam I Ltd.
Presentation of the necessary documentation and records at financial year end to enable the organisation’s accountants to prepare fully audited accounts and other related issues.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Financial/accounting/bookkeeping qualifications would be helpful but not essential.
Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Competence in Excel would be helpful.
Experience of using Sage accounting software would be highly desirable.
Experience of handling payroll systems would be highly desirable.
Good verbal and written communication skills required.
Preferred Skills
Good organizational skills and ability to prioritise.
Good team working skills
High level of integrity required.
Additional Notes
If necessary, training can be arranged where a good candidate does not possess the specific skills or qualifications.
TERMS and CONDITIONS
This is a part-time post covering 3 days (24 hours) per week. Generally the hours worked can be flexible, as agreed with the General Manager, subject to meeting key operational targets such as payroll, HMRC requirements etc.
Basic salary – £12,400 for the 3 days.
Holiday entitlement – 29 days paid leave, including bank holidays.
Limited travel may be required, principally to visit the organisation’s accountants or for training purposes.
This is a ‘permanent’ post but will be subject to a 6 month ‘probation period’.
