Finance Assistant

Post Outline

We are currently seeking an experienced Finance Assistant on a full-time basis to work within our established Finance Department, supporting senior management and working closely with colleagues in the Finance Department and wider organisation.
The successful applicant will be fully conversant in Bank Reconciliation, Sales Ledger and Credit Control and have a working knowledge of Purchase Ledger. The position will also involve input and reconciliation of income in our CRM system.

About Caudwell Children

Established in 2000, Caudwell Children is a National Charity which works to transform the lives of disabled children and their families, enabling them to challenge the barriers they face throughout childhood by providing practical and emotional support.

Our facilities provide a state-of-the-art base within the grounds of Keele University where ground-breaking research can be undertaken into multi-disciplinary programmes for neurodevelopmental conditions and childhood disability.

The services of Caudwell Children enrich the lives of our children and families through the delivery of high-quality person-centred care and support services that promote independence and achieve valued outcomes. We seek to create a safe, homely and supportive environment that enhances the lives of children with autism and associated conditions.

Duties and responsibilities

• Daily Bank Reconciliation
• Reconciliation of Credit Cards payments
• Banking including cheques and cash
• Liaising with other departments regarding income
• Input of Income into a CRM system
• Ensuring the CRM system reconciles to the Finance system
• Sales Ledger – raising of invoices
• Credit Control and resolving any queries
• Gift Aid
• Working knowledge of Purchase Ledger to cover during holidays/sickness
• General ad hoc Accounting Duties

This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is not intended as an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to carry out other duties from time to time. The Charity reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to business needs.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Good all round Accounting knowledge gained either by Qualification or Experience
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and it’s functions

Desirable Criteria:

• Exchequer Accounting Software experience
• Raiser’s Edge CRM experience
• Experience of working in the Charity/Third Sector would be advantageous.
• Experience of working in CQC/ISO regulated organisations would also be advantageous.
• Occasional UK travel may be required.
• Some flexibility to meet the needs of the business may be required.
• A general knowledge of Health & Safety regulations would be advantageous.

This Job Description is not exhaustive. It outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post.

Disclosure & barring service checks

The Charity is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore adopts a safer recruitment approach through a robust recruitment and selection process. All posts within the Charity are subject to DBS checks, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This role is eligible for a standard DBS check.

Equal Opportunities

Caudwell Children is a Disability Confident employer committed to offering an interview to all applicants who meet the minimum criteria and declare they have a disability as defined in the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and will not discriminate for any reason against any person because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background and other underrepresented groups.

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