Finance Assistant

Job Summary: The role of Finance Assistant will be to take responsibility for maintaining accurate and up-to-date income records.

This role is essential in ensuring that all income streams are correctly recorded and reconciled in line with the organisation's finance regulations and internal policies.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to the financial health of the organisation and support its mission to deliver lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities: Cash book management/ Accounts receivable Petty cash management including processing petty cash payments Making and recording of lodgements to various bank accounts Journal preparation and data input to the financial systems Assisting with or undertaking financial audits and petty cash inspections at Praxis sites Processing and allocation of direct debit and credit card payments on our finance system Providing ad hoc reports, investigation or analysis as required Regularly liaising with management and staff at Praxis sites, and with banks and other external parties as necessary Assisting with updating and implementing of new policies, procedures and processes as required About The Role Requirements of the role: You will be required to participate in the company performance management process.

To adhere to and model the company values, behaviours and competencies at all times To carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis rules, regulations and policies To carry out additional duties of the role and all other required duties as and when necessary The above mentioned duties are not exhaustive and the post holder will be required to carry out other duties as and when necessary.

It should be noted that stated duties or location associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the organisation.

Experience & Qualifications: 5 GCSEs /O levels at Grade C or above (or equivalent) to include English & Mathematics.

Candidates must demonstrate on application and certification how their qualification is equivalent to a Grade C in English and Mathematics as stand-alone subjects 1 years experience working in a finance office Reconciliation experience Skills & Competencies: Excellent communication skills Ability to work unsupervised and within tight deadlines Willingness to assist in other areas in finance department as and when required Experience of liaising with external bodies and internal staff at all levels Attributes: Enthusiastic and flexible An eagerness to provide a quality service to operational departments Required Criteria 5 GCSEs /O levels at Grade C or above (or equivalent) to include English & Mathematics Right to Work in the UK 1 years experience working in a finance office Desired Criteria Knowledge of Integra accounting package Experience of Microsoft Suite including Word, Access and Outlook Impress System Skills Needed Expense Management, Accounts Payable, Communication, Teamwork About The Company Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia.

Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services.

As a new member to the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.

Company Culture Our core values include compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation and resilience.

We also ensure that kindness and respect is integral to every role within Praxis Care and these values are fundamental to the provision of care we deliver to the people we support.

If you are interested in a role that is rewarding, varied and positively impacts the lives of those we support, then we want to hear from you.

Company Benefits Why Join Praxis Care? Great Work Environment: Compassionate, supportive, and inclusive team culture.

CARE for Your Physical & Mental Health: Access to occupational sick pay, a confidential counselling service, and employer-funded healthcare schemes.

Financial Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, and refer-a-friend bonuses.

Career Development: Continuous professional development with opportunities to gain recognized qualifications, such as QCF3/5, and clear career progression pathways.

Work-Life Balance: Paid annual leave which increases with length of service, and flexibility in working hours.

Other Perks: PPE provided, long service awards, savings via the Cycle to Work scheme, and coming soon, early access to earned wages through salary advance software.

Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Employee discounts, Sabbatical leave, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme, Hybrid Working, Annual performance review, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Company employee App Salary £23,809.50 per year Skills: Expense Management Accounts Payable Communication Teamwork Benefits: Health insurance Vacation, Paid time off Retirement plan and/or pension Flexible schedule Employee discounts Sabbatical leave

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