Bookkeeping jobs in Oswestry

Position: Finance Assistant

Location: Oswestry, Shropshire

Company: Hengoed Park

Job Type: Part-time 9:00am to 2:30pm (30 min unpaid lunch break) £12ph

About Us: -

Hengoed Park is a leading residential care home in Oswestry, providing pioneering care for people living with complex needs Our commitment to excellence is unmatched, and we are on the lookout for a dedicated Finance Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role will support our Head of Finance in ensuring outstanding financial and administrative operations. The role will be part-time, some flexibility will be required at busy times to accommodate over-time, ie at month end.

Main Duties:

- Assist in routine financial tasks: invoice processing, data entry, statement checking, and reconciliations.

- Handle resident monies and petty cash.

- Prepare payments for suppliers.

- Payroll administration to include reconciling actual hours worked against the rota, ensuring any forms of leave are accurately recorded.

- Engage in administration related to our workplace pension provider.

- Maintain precise financial records and assist with monthly reporting.

- Handle administrative tasks: placing orders for various departments, filing, scanning, call management, and handling post/deliveries.

- Bank cheques and petty cash at the Post Office or Bank.

Key Skills:

- A qualification in Accounting and Finance is desirable.

- IT Literacy with proficiency in MS Excel and Xero.

- Robust knowledge of bookkeeping, payroll, and invoicing.

- Strong understanding of the need for confidentiality due to sensitive nature of data being handled.

- Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.

- Detail-focused with efficient time management skills.

- Ability to work cohesively within a team and independently.

- A drive for personal and professional growth.

- Ability to cultivate strong internal and external relationships.

Desired Behaviours:

Organised

Punctual

Reliable

Observant

Flexible

Trustworthy

Tactful

Diplomatic

General Requirement:

All applicants should prioritize health and safety, being aware of personal responsibilities toward their safety and that of others. Additionally, identifying and acting upon training and developmental needs with the support of line management is essential.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person