Finance Assistant

Salary £25,377.56 - £26,435.76 per annum

Location Lombard House

This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Finance Assistant

Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Lombard House
Contract: Fixed Term for a period of 12 months

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance Team at Inspire Wellbeing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a values-driven organisation that is committed to making a positive difference to people's lives.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities including invoicing, reconciliations, reporting and month-end processes, helping to ensure the smooth and effective operation of our services. Your work will play an important behind-the-scenes role in supporting the delivery of mental health, wellbeing, addiction and intellectual disability services across the communities we serve.

This role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to develop valuable finance experience within a supportive and collaborative team environment where colleagues work together to share knowledge, solve problems and continuously improve the services provided across the organisation.

What you'll do

Complete monthly invoicing accurately and within agreed timescales.
Allocate receipts and payments to the appropriate accounts and maintain financial records.
Assist with account reconciliations, month-end activities and financial reporting.
Support credit control processes and the preparation of journals and bank transactions.
Undertake financial analysis and account investigations as required.
Respond to finance-related queries from colleagues and external stakeholders, providing a high standard of customer service.
Work closely with colleagues across the Finance Team to support the effective delivery of departmental objectives.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of 4 GCSE passing grades (or equivalent), to include English Language and Mathematics AND one years’ experience in a Finance function.

• 18 months’ experience working in a Finance function.

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office programmes, with a focus on being a competent Excel user.
• The ability to manage and prioritise workloads to ensure timely and effective outcomes.
• The ability to use initiative and work with minimum direction.

Whether you are building on existing finance experience or looking to further develop your knowledge within a supportive team, this role offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of finance processes while contributing to an organisation that makes a real difference every day.

Why work for Inspire?

Working for Inspire Wellbeing means becoming part of an organisation that is committed to improving wellbeing and creating opportunities for the people who use our services. We value diversity, promote inclusion and foster a culture where colleagues are encouraged to develop, contribute and make a meaningful difference every day.

As a member of our team, you'll be part of an organisation where collaboration, learning and wellbeing are encouraged, and where every role contributes to improving lives and strengthening communities.

In addition to a competitive benefits package, this role offers the opportunity to develop your finance knowledge and experience within an organisation that genuinely invests in its people and the communities it serves.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are Inclusive, Passionate, Determined, Kind, Honest and Innovative, and we welcome applications from people who share these values and are committed to making a positive impact.

If you are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive and purpose-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to support people to live full, connected lives, in a place where you’re trusted and valued , apply today. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to recruitment@inspirewellbeing.org and one of our dedicated recruitment team will get in touch with you to answer any questions you have.

Please note if successful at interview, the applicant will have to complete an enhanced disclosure check.

Following the interviews a waiting list will be created for similar posts for a nine month period.

Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit.

Our Organisation

Inspire is an all-island charity and social enterprise and our aim is wellbeing for all. We work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential.

We campaign to create a society free from stigma and discrimination with a culture of compassion that focuses on people and their abilities.