Finance Assistant

We are currently seeking a Finance Assistant to join our team in Blackburn. In this exciting new role you will be will providing crucial support to the Business Partner and Finance Officer by ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial information. This includes preparing management accounts, financial statements, KPIs, and performance analysis. The role also involves completing regular reconciliations, such as bank and payroll reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. In addition, the Finance Assistant will assist with general administrative tasks within the finance team to support efficient operations and maintain a smooth workflow.

Together Housing Group: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities. 

Diversity & Inclusion: As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - Equality and diversity - Together Housing Group

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  £26,726
• Annual pay Scale increase
• 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 1 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.
• Attractive pension schemes - including Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• 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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