Junior Finance Assistant

It is an exciting time to join us as we embark on our strategy to leverage our USP as an expert provider in social care for people affected by epilepsy. Epilepsy Society is an ambitious and passionate place to work. I hope you will be inspired by what we do and recognise our potential to do even more.

The role of our Junior Finance Assistant is to support the Management Accountant and be responsible for efficient and accurate recording of transactions, preparation and presentation of actual and budgeted financial records and transactions and reports of management information.

Working alongside the Senior Management Accountant, the postholder will be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and production of monthly reports on the financial performance and investigating variances/correcting errors where necessary for dedicated departmental activities.

We offer a generous holiday allowance (27 days plus bank holidays), with the ability to buy and sell annual leave, a generous Employee Referral Scheme, length of service awards, access to shopping discounts and cashback with thousands of retailers, a staff recognition scheme, and excellent training and development opportunities.

We also have a generous group pension scheme, life assurance and an employee assistant programme (with confidential helpline with any support you might need).

On-site, there is plenty of free car parking, a Café and beautiful grounds to work in and be surrounded by.

The role is ideal for someone with previous experience of working within a finance department and who has basic accounting knowledge of Journals (accruals and prepayments).

You’ll need excellent numerical skills; with attention to detail and accuracy, basic accounting knowledge of journals (accruals and prepayments) and a results focused, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.

This busy position requires excellent organisational skills, with creativity to be able to develop and implement new ways of working that are proactive and solution oriented.

The post holder should demonstrate our people values of CAIRO (Caring, Accountable, Improving, Respectful and Open.)

If you have the right skills and experience and are inspired to apply, please do so attaching your CV.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gerrards Cross: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have previous experience of working within a finance department?
• Do you have basic accounting knowledge of Journals (accruals and prepayments)?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/04/2023