Outline of key responsibilities for the Finance Assistant…

• Assist the Business Partner and Finance Officer in the production of information required for monthly management accounts, financial statements and the annual budget.
• Assist in the provision of the information required for the consolidation of the group’s financial statements.
• Provide supporting schedules as part of the external audit.
• Reconcile the company’s bank accounts for which you are responsible, on a monthly basis
• Reconcile key income and expenditure and balance sheet accounts for which you are responsible, on a monthly basis.
• Undertake analysis and interrogation of accounts in order to support the Business Partners in providing more meaningful information on reports with guidance of the finance officer.
• Assist the Business Partner in providing Functional Heads, Heads of Service, and budget holders with financial information.
• Utilise the finance system effectively and ensure that all processes and procedures are consistent with the group approach
• Assist the Business Partner and Finance Officer in the completion of management accounts monthly for THA and other Group Companies.

We are looking for someone who has…

• Proven experience of working in a finance / accounts environment. (desirable)
• Ability to operate computerised financial accounting systems. (desirable)
• Ability to work under pressure.
• To have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook
• Literacy and numeracy sufficient to meet the demands of the post

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Finance Assistant role…

• Starting salary of  £24,549
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays 
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• You will be working 37 Hours Monday-Friday 9am-5pm      
•  This hybrid position usually requires in-office attendance of approximately 2 days each week. Please note that during the initial training period, you will be expected to be in the office approximately three days a week.
• Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers. 
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities 
• Attractive pension scheme 
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs 
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice 
•  We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability. 
• To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received.  Therefore, please apply without delay! 

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