QUALIFICATIONS

• Part qualified accountant or BSc degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics (or equivalent) (Desirable)

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of providing good customer services (Essential)
• Experience of inputting data using in computer spread sheets or databases (Essential)
• Experience in bookkeeping (Essential)

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Skilled in handling a busy workload, multi-tasking, managing conflicting priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced and pressured environment (Essential)
• Positive attitude when working individually and with others, with an adaptable and flexible working style (Essential)
• Ability to contribute in the preparation of reports (Essential)
• Proficient in MS Office especially MS Excel (Essential)
• Skilled in using financial software and accounting systems like Sage etc. (Desirable)

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

• Strong Basic knowledge and understanding of financial and accounting procedures (Essential)

THE ROLE

UWT are looking for a dynamic Finance Assistant to administer several areas of work within the Finance Department’s operations.
The ideal candidate will provide professional, financial and administration support to the Finance Manager and other staff, particularly at the head office.

FINANCE DUTIES

• Assist the Finance Manager in managing and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Input financial data into relevant spreadsheets and systems with speed and accuracy.
• Ensure all income and charitable expenditure is correctly recorded and reconciled.
• Facilitate and perform reconciliation of all ledgers and bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Ensure all financial transactions comply with UWT policies and procedures.
• Prepare banking documents in the absence of relevant staff.
• Monitor bank accounts on a daily basis and conduct monthly reconciliations.
• Upload income data to UWT’s database (Progress).
• Working with financial operation modules and bank reconciliation modules in accounting software.

ADMINISTATION DUTIES

• Provide admin support and associated tasks; prepare routine correspondence as required by the Finance Manager.
• Maintain UWT’s database as the main reference for information on donations, charitable and administration expenditures.
• Assist UWT staff with routine finance tasks as well as mail outs, collating monitoring information etc.
• Communicating effectively with Senior Managers/staffs, suppliers, funding bodies/payment departments and staff.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Attend supervision sessions and staff meetings.
• Carry out occasional other duties as agreed within supervision to develop the aims of the organisation.
• To have a collaborative and flexible approach to work undertaken by UWT.
• Dealing with donor/supplier queries effectively via email or by telephone.
• To undertake any other duties as prescribed by the organisation or the Finance Manager including attending events.
  The above duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive. The successful candidate will also carry out other responsibilities and duties that are commensurate to this role.