Finance Assistant

**JOB TITLE**: Finance Assistant
**JOB TYPE**: Part-time (21 hours per week)

Centred is a progressive charitable company based in the Highlands that supports people through mental ill health toward mental well-being. Our services are based in Caithness, Easter Ross, Inverness, and Lochaber. Centred Recovery Centre, based in Inverness, is a centre that provides support and accommodation for up to 23 service users.

**JOB SUMMARY**
As a Finance Assistant, you will provide day-to-day finance administration support across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for processing transactions, preparing invoices, maintaining asset registers, and supporting payroll functions.

Key responsibilities include:
**Accounting**:

- Processing sales and purchase transactions via Sage 50.
- Ensuring all remittances are authorised and coded correctly.
- Maintaining service user Self-Directed Support accounts using Excel spreadsheets.
- Handling payments and monitoring petty cash.
- Making bank payments to staff and suppliers via RBS Bankline.

**Payroll**:

- Supporting the preparation of the monthly payroll.
- Maintaining up-to-date payroll records on Sage Payroll and Sage Accounts.

**Administration**:

- Answering incoming calls to Head Office as part of a shared daily responsibility.
- Recording and administering company credit card usage.
- Maintaining the asset register.
- Processing all staff expense claims.

**Other**:

- Undertaking relevant training and professional development as required.
- Performing other reasonable duties as determined by the Line Manager.

**ABOUT YOU**

**Critical Competencies**:

- Ability to work with people at all levels.
- Financial acumen with a strong focus on accuracy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills to maximise productivity.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines with accuracy.
- Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.

**Skills & Experience**:

- Demonstrable experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping.
- Working knowledge of MS Office suite (particularly Word and Excel).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows file/folder management.
- Experience using Sage Accounting systems (preferred).
- Strong customer service skills.

**What’s on Offer?**
At Centred, we value our people and offer a rewarding benefits package, including:

- Competitive rate of pay
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Relaxed dress code and town centre office space with free drinks and snacks
- 32 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing up to 35 days
- Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contributions
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme and access to health and wellbeing support
- Professional development opportunities
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Great social events including Christmas Party & Summer Events
- The chance to make a real difference in your community

**MAKE A DIFFERENCE**
If you are passionate about mental health and empowering others, Centred doesn’t just offer a job - we offer a career.

Join our sector-leading charity and help us bring our vision to life.

**To Apply**:
**About Centred**

**Closing date**: 18th February 2025

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,400.00-£25,545.00 per year

Expected hours: 21 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Inverness IV2 3PP

Application deadline: 18/02/2025