Administrative Assistant

Job Description:

Contract Scaffolding Services Ltd. is seeking a part-time Administrative/Finance Assistant to join our team. This role will be responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Your role will involve general answering of the telephone, preparing ations, booking training, ordering materials.
• You will also provide support to the finance department, including payroll & purchase ledger duties.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a small team
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) is required.
• Experience in Pegasus Opera 3 preferable but not essential as training will be provided

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 22.5 per week

Salary: Up to £13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carlisle, CA1 3DS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In ID: Part Time Admin/Finance Assistant

£11.79 per hour | Temporary 6-week placement | Hybrid – 2 days a week in the Exeter Office | Wellbeing Friday’s

Are you a graduate looking for your first role within the Financial Sector? Are you organised, have great communication skills, and can adapt to working within a small, yet busy team? If so, we have a Temporary Finance Assistant role available to cover a 6-week period.

Finance Assistant Responsibilities:

· Processing purchase ledger invoices and expense claims

· Working closely with the commercial and operational teams across the business to provide financial support

· Being the first point of contact for the finance team and providing efficient and effective customer service for both internal colleagues as well as customers and suppliers

Finance Assistant Requirements:

· An interest in financial services

· Strong IT skills

· Ability to multi-task

· Good verbal and written communication skills

· Strong organisational skills

Company Benefits:

· 6-week Temporary placement

· Hybrid – 2 days a week in the Exeter office, once initial training has been given

· Every other Friday is a well-being day off to enjoy an activity to support your well-being. Paid and no compressed hours to accommodate

If you feel you have the right experience and attributes, please send us your application.

Recruitment Consultant: Georgia Parkhouse

REF: 9443

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract

Salary: £11.79 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Exeter: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work Location: One location

About The Role
Start Date: ASAP
Full Time: 22.5 hours per week (Mondays to Fridays)
Contract: 6 months fixed term contract initially
Salary: £13,230 per annum pro rata for 22.5 hours per week
Location: Gas Ferry Road Studio, Bristol - with some remote working to be agreed

Role: The Junior Finance Assistant role provides day to day administration, processing and bookkeeping support in order to maintain efficient running of the Finance Department.

The departmental admin role provides administrative and organisational support to the Head of Finance & co-ordination of departmental objectives & activities.

We have a great opportunity in our finance team here at Aardman. You will be a key go-to person for enquiries into the department.
About You
We’re looking for candidates with strong organisational and administrative skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks. You will need a strong intuitive and enthusiastic approach to problem solving.

A high level of PC literacy is essential, including excellent word processing skills with a good working knowledge of databases and Excel. A flexible approach to work is essential.

Please find a full role profile attached.

The closing date for applications is:5pm on Friday 1st July 2022
About Us
About Aardman:
Aardman is an independent and multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award winning studio. It produces feature films, series, advertising, games and interactive entertainment.

Its productions are global in appeal, novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy and personal commitment of the Aardman team. The studio’s work is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms and live experiences around the world.

In November 2018, Aardman became an Employee Owned organisation, ensuring that the studio remains independent and securing the creative legacy and culture of the company for the future.

Diversity & Inclusion:Aardman strives to be the most inspirational animation company in the world creating world class entertainment to a diverse and intergenerational global audience. We aim to lead the way in both our content and our professional principles, ensuring diversity and inclusion is inherent to the development and production of all our content - both on and off screen. Aardman is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals and are always happy to discuss flexible working needs.

Location: Gas Ferry Road, Bristol BS1

Job Types: Full-time, £13,230.00 per year

Summary:

We are looking to recruit an experienced book keeper/Finance Assistant with hands-on experience with Sage 50 who can demonstrate handling large volume of data with accuracy and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious accountant assistant with more than 2 years of experience in a similar position with strong excel skills.

Job Description:

Maintain the Debtors Ledger on SAGE 50, including inputting all receipts/donations.

Assist with the monthly bank reconciliation in finding any differences in the bank balance.

Record the Purchase invoices on the system after coding them up with relevant nominal code from the Chart of accounts.

Handle all the transactions of subsidiary company and record them on the Quickbooks.

Reconcile the petty cash every quarter after checking all the receipts with transaction list.

Extract reports from various portals including but not limited to; Justgiving, Stripes, Paypal and Muslimgiving. Confirming the balance with the bank before posting these donations on system and allocating the bank charges separately.

To support the Finance Manager in processing the day to day financial transactions of the organisation, including the trading subsidiary company.

Process heavy volume of transactions and check for accuracy and completeness.

Cash management including cash counting, sorting and banking.

Purchase ledger processing, ensuring invoices are dealt with in a timely manner using Sage 50.

Reconciliation of supplier statements including liaising with suppliers to resolve issues.

Maintaining and updating database having information for all the donors.

Processing staff and volunteer expenses.

Company credit card processing including chasing up for the receipts and posting them on the system.

Liaise with the offices in the UK to generate fundraising reports showing how every office in the UK is performing.

Assist with the gift aid processing for the Charity.

Skills and Experience

AAT / Book Keeper. - Essential

Studying towards a professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA) - Desirable

Excellent knowledge of Sage 50 and Quickbooks. - Desirable

Good excel skills- Essential

Strong communication skills - Essential

Team player but also able to work independently and set own priorities - Essential

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bradford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work Location: One location

Grantham – £12 to £15 per hour – Part-time Permanent with working hours of 9am to 5.30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

We are working alongside one of our fantastic clients who are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their busy Accounts and Finance team.

The role encompasses all their group of companies and reports into a highly experienced Group Finance Manager.

It is a great opportunity to work in a very collegiate environment where you will be fully supported by the Finance Manager and wider finance team, work closely with department directors and be involved in multi-company accounts for a business with big order book and list of ongoing works.

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day tasks that are essential to preparing and maintaining timely and accurate financial reporting.

As Finance Assistant, you will provide ongoing assistance to the Group Finance Manager by preparing reports and analysing key financial information and data.

What you’ll be doing day-to-day:

• Preparation of periodic financial statements and analysis, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, trial balances, variation analysis and commentaries
• Provide insightful analysis to support business decisions, help the business in understanding trends and performance to contribute to medium and long-term business forecasts
• Prepare monthly cost of sales and overhead analysis and reporting to the wider departments
• Assist Group Finance Manager with year-end support, audit and accounts preparation
• Supplier payment run and assisting in competitive supplier price sourcing

Who we are looking for:

• Advanced accounting skills with previous experience in an Accounts role, ideally multi-company accounting
• Experience in Sage 200, training will be provided if required
• AAT level 3 or above is desirable
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, high accuracy and acute attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of RecruitME which is acting as a recruitment agency.

RecruitME is committed to equal opportunity and diversity and embraces applications from all sections of society, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender identity, sex, disability, marital status, religion, or belief.

RecruitME is a Gold Award holder and a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and is committed to working alongside veterans and ex-servicemen and women.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In ID: EJgroupfinassty

Would you like to be an integral part of a small but highly effective Finance team? If so, this could be the role for you!

The Company:

Here at Cambridge Commodities, we are the leading supplier of nutritional ingredients and product solutions to the sports nutrition, food & beverage, animal nutrition and health & wellbeing industries.

We are a “Certified B Corporation™” which stands for “Benefit for all” meaning we are part of a global community of businesses that use business as a force for good®, by meeting the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

We are a fun, innovative and entrepreneurial business with a people focused culture and fun/friendly environment. We want our employees to have a good work/life balance and enjoy coming to work. Some benefits of working for us include:

· Competitive salary,

· State of the art facilities,

· Personal development investment,

· L&D system (700+ courses),

· Free on-site gym,

· Free fruit and Friday lunches,

· Death in Service benefit (4 x salary),

LifeWorks Wellbeing EAP,

· Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme,

· Cycle to Work Scheme,

· Paid Time off for Charity Days,

· Social Events, and more.

We believe that success starts with the finest ingredients, and that includes our employees! We would not be the success we are today without our amazing and diverse workforce. People are at the very core of our business and are the reason for why we do what we do, whether they are our employees, our customers, or the end consumer.

Protecting the environment and supporting sustainability is hugely important to us and we are proud to be achieving zero waste to landfill with a highly energy efficient Head Office.

If you think you would like to be a part of Cambridge Commodities, keep reading for more details on the role.

The role:

The role will be supporting the Finance team in a variety of daily duties including:

· Processing UK, European and International supplier invoices / credit notes whilst following company policies and procedures.

· Weekly payment runs in various world currencies.

· Managing the supplier cash flow payment schedule.

· Day to day supplier interaction and liaison.

· Handling supplier queries in a timely manner.

· Managing monthly stock takes.

· Processing daily sales ledger reporting.

· Processing company credit cards.

This is a permanent position with hybrid working in the office and from home. Hours are 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday).

The requirements:

To be successful in this role you will either have experience in a similar role or an accounting qualification (both would be advantageous). You will also have the following skills:

· Outstanding attention to detail

· Excellent organisation skills

· Deadline focused

· Excellent communicator

· Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Packages

Our commitment:

CC are an equal opportunities employer who is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment. We will consider all applicants based purely on their abilities to fulfil the role.

So, if you're looking for a company that is committed to making a positive impact and you feel your skills match our requirement, we encourage you to apply!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,200.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom Location: In person

The Finance Assistant will play an essential role in providing support to the Finance Manager. Through maintaining financial systems, recording and processing financial information, data entry and general financial administration, the Finance Assistant will ensure effective financial management across the company.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant who is at an early stage in their career and is keen to learn and grow with Wise Children. As part of this appointment there will be a focus on training and growth, with the scope to increase responsibility as the role develops, and the potential to move into a more senior role within a 2-3 year timeline.

At Wise Children we actively seek people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence our work. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates from global majority backgrounds and candidates who self-identify as disabled or neurodiverse. Wise Children is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

Job title: Finance Assistant
Reports to: Finance Manager
Contract: 1 yr (with the intention to renew)
Hours: Initially 2 days (16 hours) per week, rising to 3 days (24 hours) per week from April 2023
Base: Bristol and Frome. The Finance Assistant will be required to work both remotely and from company locations in Bristol and Frome.
Start date: September 2022
Salary: £20 - 23K pro rata per annum, dependent on experience

Roles and Responsibilities

• Digital filing of receipts and purchase invoices
• Raising and processing purchase invoices on the company’s accounting system
• Ensuring authorisation and coding of invoices in line with company coding structure
• Responsibility for ensuring receipts for company debit card payments are submitted
• Recording and coding petty cash expenditure, and processing of staff expense forms
• Reviewing and processing staff credit card expenses
• Reconciling the pretty cash float and preparing postings to the finance systems
• Supervision and reconciliation of production floats and prepaid card expenses
• Reconciling travel expenditure
• Assisting in the preparation, processing and recording of weekly production wages, expenses and subsistence
• Assisting in the preparation, processing and recording of monthly staff salaries
• Assisting in the administration of company pension scheme payments
• Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts
• Assisting in the preparation of financial reports
• Attending internal budgeting meetings as required
• Undertaking other finance administrative tasks and general support to the Finance Manager as required
• Working for the benefit of the whole organisation
• Complying with company policies
• Keeping up to date with the activities of the organisation

Personal Specification

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills and good written and verbal communication skills
• Professional experience of general administrative and finance tasks
• High level of numeracy and financial awareness
• A high level of computer literacy and knowledge of IT systems, including Microsoft Excel
• A desire to pursue a career in arts finance, and to learn on the job at Wise Children
• Ability to work independently, flexibly and to use own initiative to solve problems proactively
• Organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage workloads, prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to work with complete confidentiality
• Ability to work as part of a small team

Desirable

• Experience of Sage 50 and / or Xero
• Experience of working within an arts or charity environment
• An interest in the operations of a touring theatre company
• An interest in theatre and in the work of Emma Rice!

How to apply

For more information, head to our website and download the Finance Assistant job pack.

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All applications must be received by 5pm on Wednesday 6th July.

Successful shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview in Bristol on Friday 15th July.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 per week

Salary: £20,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

Application deadline: 06/07/2022
Reference ID: Finance Assistant - Wise start date: 05/09/2022

Job Title:Finance Assistant

Department: Finance, Office Support

Location:Edinburgh/Hybrid

Reports To: CFO

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our finance team. You will provide essential support to the Finance Manager and CFO, ensuring the smooth operation of all finance matters.

We are currently undertaking a significant business wide systems change process so willingness to adapt to and learn new systems and processes will be vital.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Processing: Bank, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable:

· Process payments and receipts from bank feeds.

· Process invoices, payments, and expense reports.

· Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.

· Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions.

· Coordinate with suppliers and clients regarding billing and payment issues.

Credit Control:

· Monitor and manage outstanding accounts receivable.

· Perform credit checks on new and existing clients.

· Follow up with clients on overdue accounts via phone, email, and letters.

· Negotiate payment plans and terms with clients where necessary.

· Prepare regular reports on aged debtors and cash collections.

· Liaise with legal and collection agencies when necessary.



Bookkeeping:

· Assist with general ledger entries and month-end/year-end close processes.

· Maintain financial records in compliance with company policies and procedures.

· Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries.



Financial Reporting:

· Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.

· Prepare financial summaries and analyses as required.

Compliance and Audit:

· Ensure compliance with all internal controls and company policies.

· Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and support.

Administrative Support:

· Maintain and organise financial files and documents.

· Provide administrative support to the finance team and wider operations support team as needed.

· Support wider business teams with information and data requests.



Skills & experience:

· Familiarity with financial software and accounting principles.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

· Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Previous experience in a finance or accounting role within a professional services environment is preferred.

· Knowledge of accounting software (Xero, APS Advance) is an asset.

· Maintains confidentiality and adheres to ethical standards.

How to apply

If you are interested in finding out more about the role and feel you match, we would love to hear from you! Submit your CV including a short covering letter sharing why you are applying for this role along with your salary expectations and notice period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £23,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• If application is successful would you be available for an in-person Interview week commencing 1 July 2024?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh


Application deadline: ID: CTFA

Salary: Salary range £12.18 - £12.59 per hour(includes pending pay award)

Hours:We are keen to attract the very best colleagues, so we are happy to offer a creative approach and would consider any of the following contract options:

● Full time, Term time + 10 days during the holidays including last week of August

● Full time, all year round (Min of 26 days Annual leave, + Bank Holiday + a YOU Day)

● Part time (job share) 15 - 20 hours per week, Term time + 10 days during the holidays including last week of August + a YOU Day

● Part time (job share) 15 - 20 hours per week, all year round (Min of 26 days Annual leave, + Bank Holiday + a YOU Day)

If you have any questions about the salary, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Please note your contract preference on your application.

Start date: September 2023 (or as soon as possible)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Finance Assistant. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for recording and retrieving financial details, including maintaining financial records, sales ledger, and cash handling.

You will have the highest integrity, and the ability to communicate well at all levels. Very good numeracy and literacy skills (A*-C GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English) are essential and experience of working in a finance role. A financial qualification such as AAT or experience in a school finance office is desirable.

So if you are an excellent communicator, a real team player and can bring fun to a team, apply now. In return, we can offer a supportive and rewarding working environment, a real commitment to professional development and personal wellbeing, and a generous pension scheme.

If you would like to arrange a visit or telephone call with Marisa our Finance Manager or H our Business Manager, please contact Laura in our HR Department [website] If you have not heard from us shortly after the closing date please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Closing date for completed applications via My New Term is Monday 11th September at noon, shortlisting date 11th September. Interview date will be Thursday 14th September. Applications will only be accepted on a Kingsdown School application form via My New Term. CVs will not be accepted. Please visit

Safeguarding information:

This role includes regulated activity relevant to children.

Education has the power to change lives, communities and society for the better. At RLT we believe that we can achieve more for our pupils, trainees, staff and communities by working together rather than alone. Schools in RLT are united by a common belief in the benefits of working together, and by our commitment to shared principles.

● OUR Visionis for our schools and SCITT to improve rapidly, continuously and sustainably: to be better faster together.

● OUR ‘WHY?’is that children and young people ‘only get one go’ in school and therefore as part of RLT we aim to ensure the best possible ‘go’ for our pupils.

● OUR ‘HOW?’ is through the highest support and challenge for our schools and each other, underpinned by our principles.

Our employees benefit from a wide variety of support including extensive continuing professional learning and development opportunities, wellbeing and staff networks and access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS) for all staff. For more information on what it is like to work for the Trust, and the benefits you could access, please see our “Working in RLT” guide.

The River Learning Trust and Kingsdown School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following linkRLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on this linkList of offences that are not filtered

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.18-£12.59 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Gym membership

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Swindon, SN2 7SH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In deadline: 11/09/2023