Finance Assistant

2 weeks ago

Plymouth, United Kingdom The Marine Biological Association Full time

**The role**

The Marine Biological Association is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join a small busy team at our waterfront location. This new role will involve a variety of accounting duties. The main focus being to maintain the purchase ledger and ensure suppliers are paid in a timely manner. You will also assist with the monthly payroll process as well as dealing with queries from suppliers and internal colleagues relating to the purchase ledger and purchase order system.

**Salary and benefits**
- 30 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
- 3 Privilege Days given by the MBA (used during festive closure week alongside the statutory Bank Holidays)
- Pension scheme - MBA will contribute 10% of basic salary into a defined contribution scheme with staff making a 3% minimum contribution. MBA will match additional employee contributions up to an additional 5%.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Subsidised on site canteen with free tea and coffee
- 20-minute paid morning break
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electronic vehicle lease scheme
- Low cost bookable parking on site

**Key responsibilities and skills - see Job Description**

**Equal Opportunities**

**How to apply**

Please confirm where you saw the vacancy advertised.

This position will remain open until an appointment is made.

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

JOB ROLE: Finance Assistant

JOB HOLDER: Tba

JOB PURPOSE: To work within the Finance Team in the provision of an excellent, effective and helpful accounts and finance service, under the day to day supervision of the Finance Supervisor, working as a team member under the broader management of the Director of Finance.

Essential experience/skills/qualifications:

- Maths and English GCSE
- Excellent accounting and numerical skills
- Purchase ledger maintenance
- Knowledge of Sage Accounts and Payroll
- Payroll administration
- Working as part of a team

Desirable experience/skills/qualifications:

- AAT qualification
- Other general accounts experience

Key responsibilities and skills
- Maintain Purchase Ledger on Sage
- Deal with queries in relation to Sage accounts
- Ensure proper controls are maintained in the Finance Department and with the

Accounts/Sage system
- Ensuring all payments to suppliers and staff are made and recorded and returns kept in accordance with the Financial Procedures.
- Input Payroll data, run reports and process payments for salaries, once approved
- Ensure all invoices are paid in a timely manner and alert the Director of Finance to any credit control issues
- Any other duties that are required to maintain the smooth running of the accounts department
- Undertake adhoc tasks identified as being within the job holders capabilities

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 17.5 per week

**Salary**: £11,191.49 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Plymouth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 0423FAJH

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