Finance Administrator in Whitley Bay

Job Title: Finance Administrator Location: Whitley Bay, NE26 2RQ Salary: £(phone number removed) per annum Job type: Permanent, Full-time Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week We are New Prospects and we've been supporting people with a learning disability for over 25 years. We support people to live the lives they choose, whether they need support 24 hours a day or just a few hours a week. The Role: We are looking for a Finance Administrator to work as part of a team to maintain the organisation financial records. Key Responsibilities: Accounting: Prepare payment information via bank payments, purchase invoices and petty cash. Prepare and Monitor Income from Customers primarily local authority Contracts Audit of Services accounts Records. Undertake weekly banking and preparation of weekly payment schedule. Undertake monthly reconciliations. All aspects of Sage input Assist with preparation of specified Journals Monitoring of Supplier Contracts Monitor Health and safety Contracts to meet compliance of Office Building Monitor Housing Benefit expenditure and prepare yearly claims. Asist with DWP Corporate Appointee Role, monitoring of benefits income and expenditure.Administration: Maintain administration systems and procedures in accordance with Association policies in liaison with the Finance Officer. Assist in the production of quarterly reports. Assist Finance Officer with Benefit Claims where required. Answer calls and emails in a timely manner.Personal development: Develop and update computer and IT skills Undertake relevant training identified in Appraisals and Supervisions to meet the demands of the post Undertake any duties as can be reasonably expected to undertake Ensure effective working with colleaguesAbout you: Knowledge Of: Good PC / Technical skills (Essential) Good working knowledge of Sage Accounting package(s) (Desirable)Skills and Abilities: (must be able to demonstrate) Good interpersonal skills (Essential) An ability to work to deadlines (Essential) Systematic and methodical and good organisational skills (Essential) Good time management skill (Essential)Experience: At least 2 year's accountancy experience (Essential)Education/Training: NVQ Level 2 AAT (Desirable)Other Requirements: Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to team working (Essential) Demonstrate an empathetic approach to people with a learning disability & their families (Essential)Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role and you will be sent an application form to complete. Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of: Finance, Finance Administration, Finance Administrator, Finance Admin, Financial Administrator, Payroll Administrator, Accounts, Finance Assistant, Account Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control will also be considered for this role