Job Description

About The Role

Job Title:

Finance Assistant (Projects)

Job Location:

Tiverton

Salary:

13,278.72 per annum, based on 16 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Contract Type:

3 MonthFixed Term Contract





Are you proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact? We're looking for a driven individual to join our fantastic Finance team, someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organised, and eager to hit the ground running.



We're going through an exciting time and looking for a Finance professional to join the Business and Finance team to help us prepare for future growth. This project-based role offers the opportunity to work on a number of critical deliverables, supporting the Head of Finance in driving forward key business system and process improvements.



In this hands-on position, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting a variety of exciting projects across the business, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in everything you do. You'll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values your contributions and welcomes fresh ideas.



This is a brilliant opportunity to grow your career in finance. You'll be empowered to take ownership, expand your skillset, and truly make your mark.



If you're passionate about finance and ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you.

A day in the life of a Finance Assistant will involve:

Financial Operations & Reporting: Working with the operational team to audit billing data, preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting with accurate customer invoicing across various billing cycles. Audit & Compliance Support: You'll assist with external and internal audits by providing documentation and reviewing financial controls, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance and transparency. Process Improvement & Systems Review: You'll take a proactive role in evaluating current workflows and software tools, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across finance operations. Budgeting & Tax Responsibilities Contributing to budget creation and reporting for budget holders, and support the preparation of Tax and VAT returns in line with regulatory requirements. Customer & Credit Control Liaison: Resolving payment delays by working closely with credit control, and provide responsive support to customer queries, ensuring timely and accurate communication with internal teams.

To be a successful Finance Assistant you'll need:

Regonised accounting qualification or working towards it (AAT or equivalent), with knowledge and understanding of financial systems and processes. Strong IT skills - We'll train you on how to use our systems, but it is essential you have a working understanding of using Microsoft packages like Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and ideally Xero. Strong organisational abilities, excellent time management, and attention to detail in managing multiple tasks efficiently. Great Communication and Relationship-Building Skills: This role requires outstanding verbal and written communication abilities. You should enjoy working with people, be team-oriented, and capable of building strong relationships with all departments.

In return for your time, you'll get:

Holidays -

You'll get 28 days annual leave including bank holidays. You'll also get an extra day off for your birthday after your first year with us.

Pension scheme

- Our pension scheme is based on you paying in 5%, and us adding 3%.

Learning & Development Opportunities

- We provide comprehensive learning opportunities for team members to develop themselves.

Discounts

- You'll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Card and our own employee benefits platform.

Wellbeing Support

- Your wellbeing is always our priority. You'll have access to mental health and wellbeing support. On top of this, our therapies team offers a monthly confidential check in clinic, and group reflective practice sessions.

Cycle2Work

-The cycle to work scheme enables you to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate.

DBS

- As this role required you to have an enhanced DBS carried out, we will cover this cost.

After 12 months service

- You'll also be eligible for our Medicash scheme which covers a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses (Including immediate access to a GP!). You'll get life assurance paid at x2 your annual salary, and even more high street discounts.




Please note that as part of our safer recruitment processes, successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, and online and social media checks, and reference validation.


At Phoenix Learning and Care, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our team members. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.