Finance Assistant

Are you a self-motivated finance professional looking to make an impact? Cedar is recruiting a meticulous and dedicated Finance Assistant to join a leading housing association in the South East. As a Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the smooth running of Finance Operations and take responsibility for processing and recording Income and Purchase Ledger transactions. Hourly Rate: £14 - £19 per hour (Inside IR35) Location: South East Hybrid Working Pattern: 2 days on site per week Contract Length: 10 months Responsibilities Accurately post daily income to rent accounts (bank receipts, cash, cheques etc.) Process and authorise rent adjustments. Register and electronically file purchase invoices on P2P system. Assist with invoice coding and understand the expense code structure. Register utilities purchase invoices and maintain the invoice log. Ensure purchase invoices are accurately processed on time and follow up on outstanding invoices. Manage petty cash and gift vouchers. Process utility company invoices and ad-hoc invoices for void properties. Raise sales and recharge invoices promptly and accurately. Provide support in the daily operations of the Finance department. Maintain health and safety standards. Support the wider Finance team by taking on ad hoc responsibilities as required. Requirements Experience of working in a Finance team within a Housing Association is essential. Excellent systems skill including Advanced Excel Experience with purchase and rent ledger transaction processing is advantageous