POST:  Finance Assistant

REPORTS TO: The post holder will be accountable to the Finance Manager, CEO’s & Directors of ROC Group

HOURS: Full Time

SALARY: £24,500 - £27,500 per annum

LOCATION: Newton Aycliffe

OBJECTIVES: To provide a highly effective Finance administration service

ROC Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people and its service users and expects all the team to share this commitment.

This position is subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment checks, a clear enhanced DBS disclosure and a minimum six-month probationary period.

JOB PURPOSE AND ROLE

To provide a highly effective financial service for the teams of ROC Group & ROC Solid and various outside agencies.The position of Finance assistant is a dynamic and interesting role forming an integral part of our busy and growing finance team.

 You will work closely with our Finance Manager providing administrative and organisational support.

You will deliver high quality customer focused services across the organisation and to a variety of customers including, local authorities, relevant professionals, landlords, and those defined as vulnerable.

Due to the demanding nature of the role, you must be able to manage competing priorities and have effective time management skills to ensure targets are met.

This is a responsive role, and you will have the ability to respond confidently and effectively to all enquiries.

You will have strong interpersonal, and motivational skills, be an excellent relationship builder with commitment to customer involvement and have an ability to work effectively with customers, colleagues and professionals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• To assist in the prompt processing of incoming and outgoing invoices
• To assist with banking, payments and reconciliations
• To assist in the production of reports, documents and correspondence associated with finance
• To assist in the provision of internal administrative systems to ensure a quality service is maintained, including the operation of efficient and effective recording systems, both manual and electronic
• Disseminate information / documentation to relevant managers
• Support Colleagues with finance queries and provide a prompt response in relation to enquiries and correspondence from various sources
• To assist in the processing of timesheets and staff travel expenses, chasing up late information with teams and keeping relevant managers informed
• To assist in payroll preparation for all ROC Group and ROC Solid employees
• To assist in the completion of VAT returns
• To coordinate with the facilities department so that any relevant information needed by finance is obtained in and accurate and timely manner
• You must adhere to, uphold and exemplify the Group’s core values
• Always maintain confidentiality of information and data
• Work in line with Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies always

Training

To participate in team meetings and undertake training as required

Health and Safety

To ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of yourself and others affected by your work

Equal Opportunities

Be aware of and promote ROC Group’s Equality and Diversity Policy

Data Protection Act

Ensure ROC Group’s requirements in respect of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR 2018 are complied with, escalating any issues where necessary

The list of duties in this job description is not exhaustive and will develop in accordance with the needs of the service and is subject to periodic review.  It is expected that the post holder will contribute to the active development of the role and ROC Group & ROC Solid grows and to be willing to undertake training as needed.