Finance Assistant

Key Responsibilities Process day-to-day financial transactions, including processing invoices, staff expenses, individual grants, and other payments.Enter and maintain financial records in Xero, ensuring accuracy and appropriate documentation.Maintain supplier payment details and load payments onto the online banking system for dual authorization.Reconcile bank transactions and ensure proper filing of related documents (e.g., expenses, invoices, grants).Allocate income and expenditure accurately, liaising with the Finance Manager for funding stream changes.Track Crisis Resilience Fund (CRF) expenditure using Microsoft and process grant applications.Support the development of payment systems to meet the evolving needs of the Charity.Monitor shared mailboxes and address queries promptly.Investigate external supplier queries and assist staff with finance-related questions.Liaise with partner organisations as required.Manage workload efficiently to meet tight deadlines.Perform any other reasonable tasks as required to support the organisation’s objectives. Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Previous experience in a finance role.Proficiency in Excel and MS Office.Understanding of GDPR.Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a busy environment. Desirable AAT Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification.Experience with Xero accounting software.Knowledge of the charitable sector. Personal Qualities Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.Discretion, integrity, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.Flexible, proactive, and able to adapt to changing priorities.Commitment to the Charity’s mission and values. About Us disAbility Cornwall & Isles of Scilly is a disabled people’s user led organisation, a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. Our mission is to represent, include, support and empower (RISE) people living with a long-term health condition or disability, their families and carers in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We do this via an extensive range of services and activities and by working at a strategic level to ensure the voices of disabled people are heard. Values Our Values Represent What Is Important To Us As An Independent, User-led Organisation. They Guide Our Actions And Behaviours As We Work Together Towards Our Vision Of ‘A Fully Inclusive Society, With Equity Of Opportunity For All’ Our passion for equity – inspiring each other and demonstrating fairness, commitment and accountability.Respect for self and others – being open minded, reliable and approachable, acting with integrity in everything we do.Being supportive – having an inclusive, positive, and empathic approach to supporting others and ourselves. We have a diverse workforce, and we are always striving to enhance our diversity, we welcome applicants of all identities including disability, gender, ethnicity, faith, age, sexuality, and people who have caring responsibilities. We carry out work health assessments to ensure that the job is a good fit for the individual and that any necessary adjustments or support can be provided to help them succeed in their role. How To Apply Apply Now ↗ (right click and select ‘open hyperlink’) Select which position you are applying for. Complete the application form. Closing date: – Interview date: Arranged as suitable candidates are identified. Successful candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK, two references, undergo a DBS check and a work health assessment.