Finance Assistant at Suffolk County Council

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

16524.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial Tasks, Bookkeeping, Attention To Detail, Teamwork, Initiative, Organization, Self-Starter, Problem-Solving, Trial Balance Reconciliation, Statutory Accounts Preparation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

* Community Action Suffolk * Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 0HH * Salary: £16,524 actual per annum (£27,540 pro rata) * Hours: 22.5 hours per week * Contract: Permanent. Required immediately * Reference: 0676 This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant to join the finance team to perform a variety of accounting, financial, and bookkeeping tasks. You will be working with a small team of colleagues in a supportive and friendly environment with flexible and hybrid working. High attention to detail and works well in a team and on own initiative. Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is a well-established and highly regarded infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. Our mission is to strengthen and champion community action in Suffolk by supporting the VCFSE sector in its work. We exist to ensure the sector is supported, safe and sustainable. We provide (or signpost) whatever is needed behind the scenes to enable this, so the sector can concentrate on doing what it does best – making Suffolk an incredible place in which to live and work. CAS supports organisations in the sector to enable them to operate more effectively. We provide a voice for organisations and groups who may not otherwise be heard and represent their interests to the private and public sectors. About the role As a Finance Assistant you will report to the Head of Finance. You will have an aptitude for numbers and be well organised. You will be a self-starter with the ability to use your own initiative and meet agreed deadlines working as part of a team with a positive problem-solving attitude. You will hold a general accounting qualification or have proven similar accounting experience. You will be responsible for ensuring transactions are processed accurately and for the timely reconciliation of the trial balance with supporting documentation as necessary to support the monthly management and annual statutory accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to join an established charity that can offer a varied role and where they can be a vital part of the team. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post. We will offer you: You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include: * 33 days increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays * up to 4% matched pension contribution * 2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk * a staff discounts scheme for a range of retailers including shopping, holidays, insurance, eating out and health and leisure activities * a company sick pay scheme * continued professional development for job related development * family friendly policies and practices * a tailored induction. How to apply To apply, please visit our website [https://www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/about-cas/vacancies/] for a copy of our recruitment pack. Closing date: 1 pm, 21 April 2026. Applications for this role will be reviewed and considered on an ongoing basis until the role is filled. Interviews will be arranged according to availability. We therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment, as we reserve the right to close this job listing once a successful candidate is appointed. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING To apply, please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.

Responsibilities

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for performing various accounting, financial, and bookkeeping tasks, reporting to the Head of Finance. Key duties include ensuring accurate transaction processing and timely reconciliation of the trial balance to support monthly management and annual statutory accounts.