Finance Assistant - Part Time- Coventry

Finance Assistant - Part Time

Location: Coventry
Salary: £13.10 per hour / approximately £12,602 per annum
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: 3 days per week, 9:00am-3:40pm- days are flexible and can suit the candidate
Location Type: Office Based

We are looking for an experienced and organised Finance Assistant to join a specialist women's refuge and support organisation based in Coventry.

This is a fantastic part-time opportunity, offering just 3 working days per week with flexibility around which days you work.

The organisation provides specialist services to women and children, including those from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and refugee communities, so cultural awareness, confidentiality and a commitment to equality and diversity are particularly important.

What You'll Be Doing

Working closely with the Finance Officer, you will support the day-to-day finance function, including:

• Processing and checking expense claims and payment requests
• Posting cash and income accurately
• Supporting rent collection and maintaining rent records
• Completing monthly bank reconciliations
• Updating refuge rent sheets and bed registers
• Maintaining accurate financial and accounting records
• Inputting financial data for monthly management accounts
• Maintaining accounting and contract files
• Producing financial reports when required
• Ensuring supporting financial documentation is complete and accurate
• Maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information

What We're Looking For

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or Finance Administrator
• A relevant Accounting/Finance qualification, AAT or equivalent
• Experience using Sage, QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with bank reconciliations and financial record keeping
• Strong numerical and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise your workload and meet deadlines
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Strong cultural awareness and commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice
• Ability to communicate in a relevant Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic community language

Working Pattern

This is a part-time, office-based role in Coventry, working 18.5 hours across 3 days per week.

Due to the nature of the specialist women's refuge service, female applicants are required where being female is confirmed as an Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

An Enhanced DBS will be required.

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a flexible, part-time role where you can make a meaningful contribution to an organisation supporting women and families, apply today.