Finance Assistant

BCHA was founded in 1968 by a group of** **volunteers in Bournemouth trying to contribute to the local housing problems. **Today we are a charitable housing association supporting individuals and families across the South West and South of England**. We are a major provider of a diverse range of housing, support and learning services for socially excluded people.

We have a continuing mission to meet housing need and end homelessness. We aim to achieve this through the building and provision of affordable and secure homes, and by supporting individuals to take control and lead independent, fulfilled lives.

Whether we are developing sites or supporting people with housing or learning, we believe in equality, the importance of every individual and the right to be valued and treated with dignity and respect. Our doors are open to everyone.

Closing date: Tuesday 14th May

**Position**:
BCHA is a dedicated and compassionate organization committed to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. Our mission is to provide essential services and resources to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and regain independence.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Finance Administrator to join our Finance team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the efficient processing of rent payments onto the housing management system and maintaining accurate sales ledgers. Your work will directly contribute to the financial stability of our organization and, in turn, help us better serve those in need.

**Responsibilities**:
Rent Payment Processing:

- Take ownership of the processing of rent payments onto the housing management system.
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness in handling financial transactions related to rent payments.

Sales Ledger Maintenance:

- Maintain and update sales ledgers with precision.
- Regularly reconcile ledgers to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Team Collaboration:

- Work collaboratively with the Finance team to ensure seamless financial operations.
- Assist in the development and implementation of effective financial procedures.

Record Keeping:

- Maintain organized and detailed financial records.
- Update user notes to provide clear documentation of financial transactions.

Compliance:

- Adhere to relevant financial regulations and guidelines.
- Support in the preparation of financial reports as needed.

You can add real value as part of a small team of professionals who build positive, trusting and respectful relationships with our customers who are preparing to move forward towards independence.

**BCHA Safer Recruitment**:Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures.

BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

**Requirements**:

- Able to demonstrate you are an effective team worker (and able to work effectively on your own, if required)
- Able to make sound decisions
- IT literate
- A completer/finisher
- To adhere to and work towards achieving performance against BCHA KPIs and(or) service specific outcomes
- Sets high standards of service for self
- Innovative and proactive. Looks at ways to improve systems and procedures for the benefit of the customer and to be more efficient.
- Emotionally intelligent
- Flexible to change
- Acts professionally at all times
- Has a positive outlook, calm and considered
- Resilient
- Innovative and proactive. Looks at ways to improve systems and procedures for the benefit of the customer and to be more efficient.
- Emotionally intelligent
- Sound understanding of safeguarding and adhering to safeguarding practises