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Job Advert – Finance Assistant

Parasol Homes Limited CBS is a Registered Housing provider with the FCA (https://mutuals.fca.org.uk/Search/Society/30667).

We are looking for a full time energetic and dynamic individual, as a Finance Assistant to join the CFO and team, to manage the organisations accounting ledgers and related systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Are you a confident individual with the drive and passion to deliver a first-class service to the business and work independently on a day-to-day basis when required?

The role will be predominantly transaction based, managing the PL/SL/Banking and working closely with the regional teams to ensure expenditure is correctly managed/paid and Housing Benefits income is correctly billed and received. Additional tasks will include month end and audit support, working with debt collection, budgeting and seeking ways to improve data analysis and decision making. You will also assist in the preparation of Management Accounts, where possible.

Please only apply if you have demonstrable experience in the requirements and are able to commute in a timely manner daily to our Watford office.

Applicants must include the postcode of their address, that they will be commuting from in their CV or it will be declined.

Essential Skills:

• Managing invoice processing and Purchase Ledger (PL)/Staff Expenses.
• Raising Sales invoices, Sales ledger (SL) and some debt collection experience.
• Bank and Credit Card reconciliations.
• Setting up payments within the online banking portal.
• Creating and solving full double entry bookkeeping and be able to post manual journals.
• Intermediate in Microsoft Excel and a range of formulas to analyse data.
• Xero or equivalent cloud-based ledgers.
• Has, or is studying for their accounting qualifications.

Desirable Skills:

· Experience with CRM systems, Housing or Property Management tools.

· Previous experience of working within housing, health or social care.

· Xero Apps, Pleo and Barclays.net portal or system integrations.

· Business Process analysis and documentation.

Behavioural Competencies:

• High degree of integrity, accuracy and time management.
• Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Self-motivated, organised and resilient.
• Have excellent communication skills and experience within a similar role.

Benefits include:

• 25 days paid holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Up to £28,000 pa for a 40 hour a week contract
• Commitment to health and wellbeing as a ‘Mindful Employer’
• Ongoing professional development.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs

If you want to work in an environment where every day you work together as a team to make a real difference to someone’s life, we would love to hear from you.

Parasol Homes Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable adults we support and expects all staff to share this commitment. Staff will be required to complete a DBS Check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £28,000.00 per year

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person Watford Office, some hybrid working

Application deadline: 04/09/2024

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual looking to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and be part of a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions truly matter.

Don't miss out on this chance to grow professionally and be part of a team that values your skills and expertise. Submit your application today and let's work together to make a difference!

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Come join us and be part of something great at Parasol Homes!

For more information on the role, email us at recruitment@parasolhomes.co.uk.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Confirm you can travel to Watford office as an office based role?
• Confirm you have the right to work in the UK?
• Confirm the salary range is acceptable?
• Confirm your have strong book keeping skills?
• Confirm you have at least intermediate excel skills?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Watford

Application deadline: 04/09/2024
Reference ID: Finance Assistant