Finance Assistant

RM Recruit is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded not-for-profit organisation to recruit a motivated and well-organised Finance Assistant. This full-time, permanent role offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to join a values-driven team and make a meaningful contribution. The position is based at their offices in Erdington, with flexible working hours available, allowing you to choose between an 8:00 am - 4:00 pm or 9:00 am - 5:00 pm schedule, Monday to Friday.

As a Finance Assistant, you will report directly to the Assistant Accountant and play a critical role within the Transactional Team. Your contributions will help ensure the smooth operation of the group’s financial processes, with responsibilities that include:

• Accounts Payable Management: Efficiently processing transactions to maintain accuracy and timeliness.
• Financial Posting and Reconciliations: Posting income and expenditure transactions, completing bank reconciliations, and ensuring alignment across all financial records.
• Rent System Maintenance: Recording rent transactions in the financial system and addressing any discrepancies.
• Support for Month-End Activities: Assisting with accruals, commitments, and other month-end financial processes to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Documentation Management: Keeping all processes and duties thoroughly documented and updated to maintain compliance and clarity.
• Committee and Stakeholder Support: Handling queries from committee members and providing ad hoc support as required.

Our client provides a competitive benefits package designed to support both your professional and personal well-being, including:

• 34 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days for enhanced flexibility.
• Special leave options, including birthday leave and new home leave to help you celebrate life milestones.
• A collaborative, inclusive work environment that prioritises growth and development.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the following:

• Communication Excellence: The ability to engage effectively with team members and stakeholders across the wider organisation, ensuring clear and collaborative interactions.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Excel and other MS Office applications, coupled with familiarity in financial and reporting systems.
• Time Management Skills: A proactive approach to managing your own workload, prioritising tasks effectively to meet deadlines and organisational objectives.
• Collaborative Spirit: A team-oriented mindset with the ability to contribute positively to group efforts and initiatives.
• Interpersonal Strengths: Strong relationship-building skills to liaise with internal and external partners effectively.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow within a supportive organisation committed to making a difference. If you are a driven individual with a passion for finance and a desire to contribute meaningfully, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career.

RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.