Full job description and information on our website. :

https://thehazelproject.co.uk/work-with-us/

Purpose of the Role

The Finance Assistant will support the Head of Finance in the effective management of the organisation’s financial processes. The role involves assisting with day-to-day accounting activities including invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and financial record keeping using Xero ccounting software.
The successful candidate will help ensure that financial transactions relating to foster families, staff, and local authorities are processed accurately and within required timeframes. The role also provides administrative support to the finance team and contributes to maintaining efficient and compliant financial procedures across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Process and arrange payment of overhead invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
Process payments to foster families, ensuring all payments are correctly recorded and authorised. Create and process sales invoices to local authorities and other relevant organisations.
Manage sundry invoicing and internal financial recharges where required.
Carry out credit control activities, including monitoring outstanding invoices and following up on overdue payments.
Complete bank reconciliations and other financial reconciliations to ensure records remain accurate.
Post manual accounting entries within the Xero accounting system.
Reconcile monthly savings accounts, including accounts relating to young people’s savings.
Assist with the preparation of annual foster parent financial statements.
Provide general administrative support to the finance team where required.
Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and team discussions when required.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as directed by the Head of Finance.