Finance Assistant

Job Description

We are looking for an organised finance assistant to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records of CACE’s accounts. The role is 1 day/week based in our Macclesfield office.

• Ensure accurate financial records and accounts are maintained and timely processing of purchase orders and invoices.
• Recording of the Salaries & Pensions & the HMRC regular payments.
• Raising cheques and electronic payments.
• Liaising with suppliers, funders and partner providers.
• Banking cheques/cash and withdrawing funds for petty cash where necessary.
• Accurate input of financial data relating to income and expenditure across projects.
• Processing staff and volunteer expenses.
• Assisting with monthly bank and petty cash reconciliations, provision of financial information and reports and in preparing accounts for annual audit.

• Demonstrated understanding of accrual and cash flow accounting, and experience of working autonomously and taking responsibility to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Experience of using Quick Books or similar accounting package, together with a range of IT packages to record and monitor data (e.g., Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel). Accountancy qualifications are an advantage.
• Understand, and be able to commit to, and work within, the aims, principles and policies of the Citizens Advice service.

To request a job pack please email liz.heath
.