Finance Assistant

Submitted by ModernArtOxford on July 19, 2024 - 15:09
Salary / Fee: 
£26,000 (pro rata)
Closing Date: 
Monday, 19 August, 2024

Role

Modern Art Oxford’s Finance Assistant provides essential day-to-day support to the Deputy Director in the administration of the organisation's finances. The Finance Assistant works with the Deputy Director to provide comprehensive financial support to the organisation. Working closely with all members of the team, the Finance Assistant is responsible for maintaining financial records and systems, communicating effectively at all levels and demonstrating excellent attention to detail and the highest professional standards.

Principal Responsibilities

To provide administrative support to the Deputy Director and Senior Finance Officer in the financial, accounting for Modern Art Oxford.

Specific Duties

Accounting

Process purchase ledger invoices
Process Purchase ledger payments on Xero
Ensuring procedures are adhered to, and suppliers are paid promptly
Respond to budget-holder and supplier queries.
Process the shop and Cafe weekly sales to Xero and reconciling cash receipts
Reconciling monthly business credit card bills, ensuring expenditure is correctly allocated.
Monitor the finance and payroll email boxes and respond in a timely manner
Empty, count (with witness) and bank donation boxes at least monthly.
Fulfill any other duties reasonably requested by the Deputy Director.
Assist with data entry onto excel spreadsheets as required
Monitor petty cash and ensure floats for the cafe and shop are topped up weekly

Person Specification

Recognised accounting qualification or working towards one (AAT)
Experience of using Xero or similar accounting software
Strong excel spreadsheet skills
Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, with attention to detail
Good understanding of financial controls within an organisation
The utmost discretion and sensitivity when dealing with confidential information.

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