30 hours per week working core office hours (Monday to Friday) with potential to go full time.
Are you a finance professional ready to take on a new challenge? Do you want to work for a company which makes a real difference in the local community and beyond?
Stockdales is a local charity based in Sale, just south of Manchester City Centre. We have over 70 years' experience supporting people with learning and physical disabilities to live life to the full. Our 5 care homes have up to 7 residents and our busy Community Service has weekly sessions, a social club and a weekend kids club.
We currently have a great opportunity to join us as Bookkeeping and Finance Assistant. Working alongside the Finance Team and supporting the Finance Manager, CEO and the wider senior team, you will help make decisions that will ultimately improve business performance within a diligent and supportive finance function.
This is an incredibly varied role where you will be involved in a range of tasks, from day-day bookkeeping and monitoring income and spending, to chasing invoices with suppliers and filing the statutory accounts with Companies House and Charities Commission. One thing is for sure - no two days will be the same!
What we're looking for:
- AAT Part Qualified or equivalent - with at least 2/3 years Finance Accounts Assistant experience.
- Experience in Sage 50 accounting software.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel.
- Strong interpersonal skills: the ability to work well with people at all levels both within the organisation and our wider stakeholder community.
- A good problem solver and who has the ability to provide solutions in a calm and methodical manner.
- Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Experience working in the charitable or voluntary sector would be beneficial.
What you will receive whilst working for us:
- Competitive Salary.
- Pension Scheme.
- Increased holiday entitlement with service.
- Monthly staff prize draw.
- Life Insurance Scheme - Health & Wellbeing packages including access to 24-hour GP.
- Ongoing professional development, guidance and support from experienced managers.
- A friendly, supportive environment.
- Plus so much more!
Please refer to the job description upon applying for the role.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Criminal Records Bureau.