Job Description

For an application pack and further information visit https://freshfutures.org.uk/vacancies/finance-assistant/

Hours of Work:

21 hours (working pattern to be agreed with successful applicant)

Contract:

Permanent

Salary:

15,600 (26,000 FTE)

Base:

Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP

Closing Date:

Wednesday 6th August 2025 at 12:00 NOON

Interview Date:

Tuesday 12th August 2025

Fresh Futures are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and assisting with various administrative tasks. This position is ideal for individuals looking to develop their skills in finance and contribute to the overall efficiency of the department.

The Charity

Fresh Futures is a regional charity working with vulnerable and disadvantaged children, young people, and their families, within Kirklees and surrounding areas. Our vision is that all young people have opportunities for a better life, now and in the future. We are thought leaders, and together with partners, we deliver outcomes through four interwoven strands of activity - providing education services and facilities, building healthy relationships, promoting health and wellbeing, and improving employability skills.

Purpose of the job

Why the job exists and overall responsibility

To process the charity's financial transactions via the accounting system, to ensure that accurate accounting records are maintained by the organisation. To provide relevant financial transaction information as and when required to other Fresh Futures' staff members. To contribute to the development and implementation of new financial systems and processes, in order to streamline the Finance function.

Main Activities

Maintain the Purchase Ledger: process, match, code and enter purchase invoices in accounting system and present purchase invoices for payment according to terms. Maintain the Sales Ledger: raise invoices and enter in the accounting system. Manage the debtor ledger, including chasing debts in accordance with Fresh Futures' policies. Processing and recording of expenses and card payments. Provide answers to financial queries from other Fresh Futures' staff. Resolve customer and supplier queries. Help to set up and develop new financial systems.

Knowledge, training and experience required

Previous experience of financial processing, including purchase ledger and sales ledger processing. Previous experience of communicating and building relationships with suppliers, customers and non-finance staff, in person, on the phone and by email. Experience of working as part of a team. Excellent general administration and clerical skills. Confident using Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word. Passes in GCSE Maths and English. Completion of relevant financial qualifications such as AAT desirable.

Key personal characteristics

Displays a keen, supportive and proactive approach to both work and colleagues alike. Self-directed, motivated, and uses own initiative. Responds positively to resolve problems effectively. Able to anticipate needs and make suggestions as to appropriate resolution. Employs good all round communication skills and can adapt communication style and approach according to recipient. Diligent, detail oriented and able to maintain high level of standards and service whilst working under pressure. Ability to manage own workload and be able to prioritise effectively. Keen and able to solve problems effectively. Principled and understanding of the importance of confidentiality. Flexible and reliable. Respectful of, and presents in line with, the Vision and Values of Fresh Futures.

Please complete an application form to be considered for the role. For an application pack and further information visit https://freshfutures.org.uk/vacancies/finance-assistant/

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 15,600.00 per year

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person