Job Description

Post: Admin and Finance Assistant

Responsible to: Finance Manager

Hours: 14-16 hours per week (4-5 days per week to be worked flexibly)

Pay rate: 13.15 per hour

Location: Garwood, South Croydon (working across all sites)

Start Date: ASAP

The Garwood Foundation

provides a range of exemplary education and care services to people living with disabilities. primarily in the Croydon, Sutton and Bromley areas. We run the Rutherford School for students who have Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, the Bramley Hill Day Centre, Jean Garwood House Care Home. We are funded through local authority grants and contracts, by community and trust fundraising, and by three charity shops (retail).

We are looking for an Admin and Finance Assistant to support our finance manager.

The responsibilities of the Admin and Finance Assistant include processing payments, updating financial records, and managing invoices, but you may also support other administrative aspects too.

To be successful as an admin and finance assistant, it would be helpful if you have knowledge and/or experience of bookkeeping and accounting principles and a working knowledge of accounting software. If not, we would also consider applications from people with integrity, competency with numerical data, good organisational skills and a willingness to learn quickly. We use Xero accounting software at the Garwood Foundation.

This role is part-time (14-16 hrs), office based, and may suit someone who wishes to work 4hrs a day, four days a week or 5 hours a day, 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

Data entry onto Xero Data entry using Dext Bank reconciliations Creating, sending, and following up on invoices Dealing with purchase ledger queries Collecting and reviewing data for reports Suggesting improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and reducing costs Filing Further administrative support in Finance and HR (including payroll)

General Duties:

Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism. Ensure all tasks are carried out with attention to detail and in a timely manner. Demonstrate Garwood's values in all interactions and work (we are inclusive, we celebrate, we are progressive, we listen).
The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake additional tasks and responsibilities, as reasonably required, in line with the needs to organisation and the evolving nature of the role.

Admin and Finance Assistant (Essential and Desirable):

Knowledge of Xero accounting software -

D

Knowledge of MS Excel -

E

Knowledge and experience of bookkeeping -

D

Knowledge of Dext

- D

Good organizational skills -

E

Strong analytical skills -

E

Meticulous -

E

Excellent time management skills

- E

What We Offer:

A meaningful role with the chance to make a real difference. Working with like-minded individuals. A supportive and inclusive environment. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Employee Assistance Program and Health Packages benefits 25 days holiday exclusive of bank holidays and a company pension.

The vacancy advertised is subject to receiving two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS. Garwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of their service users and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. References and DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful applicant. Photographic identification, evidence of right to work in the UK and certificates of any relevant qualifications will need to be provided at interview stage

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note due to high volume of applicants, it may not always be possible to respond to each person. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of applying, please assume to be unsuccessful.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.15 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have the relevant right to work in the UK? Do you have experience and /or knowledge of Xero accounting software?
Experience:

admin and finance: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person