FINANCE ASSISTANT
20-25 hours per week
£24,695 – 27,445 pro rata (pay award pending)
Hybrid, with occasional travel to services (Sefton, Merseyside)
Sefton’s leading care provider, New Directions, is now recruiting for an interim Finance Assistant to join our Head Office team. We currently employ around 350 dedicated staff who pride themselves on delivering high quality social care and support to adults of all ages within the Sefton area.
The postholder will be responsible for sending out itemised invoices in a timely manner and providing other financial and administrative support to the Finance team and wider organisation.
The postholder is required to follow up on outstanding debts and make sure all debtors pay their invoices within agreed timescales.
Working in a finance role within a local authority, medium sized organisation or a not for profit company is an essential requirement. Previous experience of using Sage 200 accounting software would be advantageous
Benefits
· High quality training and Induction programme.
· Pension with company contribution.
· Annual leave: up to 28 days per year, after qualifying period, plus bank holidays.
· Ongoing support from a dedicated manager.
· Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured with access to free counselling and other benefits.
· Discounted gym membership.
· Medicash: exclusive corporate-rated healthcare cash plan scheme.
· Blue Light Card with discounts across a range of suppliers and outlets.
· Up to 12 months occupational sick pay (after qualifying period).
· Refer a friend scheme.
More about us
New Directions was established by Sefton Council in 2007 as the first local authority trading company in the country, which remains at the forefront of the adult social care sector in the borough and beyond.
We work closely with individuals with learning and physical disabilities to live rewarding and fulfilling lives through person-centered support and care. While also providing peace of mind for families and loved ones.
Our core values:
Ø Big Hearted: we say that we are proud of the quality of care, empathy and kindness we offer to the people we support and each other
Ø Count on Us: we act in a way that you can rely on us to be able to meet the needs of the people we support and each other
Ø Together as One: we say that we take pride in working as a team to deliver a very person-centred service
Ø People Focused: we recognise the importance of transparency, trust, recognition and development within our workforce.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Pay: £24,695.00-£27,445.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you require Sponsorship or have any work limitations/restrictions?
Experience:
- Finance: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Sefton, Merseyside (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sefton
