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Finance Assistant

£13.13 - £17.25 per hour
 
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Eva Quinn Direct Delivery Consultant - Social Housing & Operational Support

Job Description

MMP Consultancy are working with a fantastic organisation to recruit a Finance Assistant in Kent.

Responsibilities:
* Process all rent transactions and charges correctly and collate payments made and ensure they are deposited safely at the bank.
* Assist the Finance Officer - Income with all sales ledger processes, to ensure they are completed in a timely manner, with accuracy, including VAT computations ready for regular submissions to HMRC.
* Assist with maintaining the payment systems and communicate with residents and staff regarding collections.
* Manage customer expectations while at the same time ensuring that each interaction is a positive experience for the customer who will receive respect, empathy and honesty.
* Produce accurate and timely reports to analyse arrears performance and ensure they are reported to relevant teams and working parties.
* Provide support and assistance for Direct Debits to internal stakeholders.

Requirements:
* Highly numerate, literate and an excellent communicator
* Ability to assimilate, analyse and interpret complex information
* Ability to communicate clearly, both face to face and over the telephone
* Able to use Microsoft office packages, such as Excel and Word and confidence to develop knowledge of software packages
* Able to collaborate productively with colleagues internally and external partners
* Ability to prioritise competing commitments and work accurately and methodically under pressure
* Knowledge of Value added tax regulations
* Ability to use the most appropriate style and method of communication with a range of internal and external customers and stakeholders
* Demonstrable experience of identifying potential problems and taking appropriate action
* Ability to make decisions based on sound judgement

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