Finance Assistant

agine being part of a global movement that’s transforming lives right here in North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Teesdale. At YMCA North Tyneside, we’re more than just an organization – we’re a community. We believe in the potential of every individual and we’re dedicated to creating spaces where everyone can hope, belong, contribute and thrive. Join us and be a part of something truly meaningful.

Step into a legacy of positive change. YMCA North Tyneside is part of a powerful global network, with roots stretching back to 1844. We’re proud to be part of the world’s largest and oldest youth movement, impacting 64 million lives annually across 119 countries. Here, you’ll be part of a team driven by strong values, working to build a brighter future for our local communities.

About the role:

The Finance Assistant will report to the Finance Director and will be AAT part or fully qualified or qualified by relevant experience, with a charity or housing association background. The role will involve working within all divisions of the Charity.  The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, good communication abilities, and a proactive attitude towards assisting with diverse finance tasks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Process and post invoices, receipts, and payments accurately.
• Post bank transactions, reconcile bank statements and monitor cash flow.
• Perform Supplier statement reconciliations.
• Support with the reconciliation of key control accounts and inter-company accounts.
• Help manage and track restricted funds, unrestricted funds and donations.
• Record housing benefit, rent and service charge receipts. 
• Provide support with data analysis for the Housing division.
• Assist with general finance administration and support the Finance Managers with their finance needs. 
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes including participating in the preparation of the monthly management accounts. 
• Assist with finance reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Help with statutory audits and provide necessary documentation as required.
• Assist HR team and outsourced payroll provider with preparation of monthly payroll
• Other tasks and duties as required

About you:

• Previous experience of working in a busy finance or financial admin role.
• A strong understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping.
• Charity or Housing sector experience is desirable.
• Confident with numbers, with an understanding of the importance of accurate data.
• Good communication skills, demonstrating professionalism in your interactions, with an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work accurately, with an attention to detail, and prioritise workload effectively.
• Experience with Xero software would be an advantage
• Proficient in Google, Excel and other commonly used Microsoft Office applications. Comfortable building and maintaining spreadsheets
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail with good analytical skills
• Ability to write clear, professional emails and other key communications to internal and external audiences.
• Recognised accounting qualification such as AAT or equivalent is desirable

In addition to joining a great team, you will receive: 

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working with 2 days working from home
• 5 Weeks Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Your Birthday Off!
• Flexible Public Holidays
• Free Gym Membership to YMCA Gym for you and a loved one
• Discounts at our Cafe’s, including Cafe 1879 and our Community Cafe
• Discounted fees at YMCA Day Nursery
• Discounts to holidays at our Patterdale Estate in the Lake District

• Access to a free and confidential Employer Assistance Programme (suite of legal and health advice)
• Access to 24/7 GP Helpline
• Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes 
• Access to Reward Gateway providing 100’s of retail discounts
• 2 x Paid Volunteering Days
• Life assurance of 2x annual salary
• Group Pension Contribution Scheme
• And more!

Want to find out more about the job?

Please feel free to contact Nikki Morgan (Director of Finance) for an informal chat about the position by email at nikki.morgan@ymcanorthtyneside.org

To Apply:  

Visit this link below for our online application form http://bit.ly/YMCAonlineapp 

Closing date: 9.00 am on Tuesday 15 April 2025 

Interview date:  Monday 28 April 2025

Safeguarding 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

We strive to create a safe and supportive environment where everyone feels protected from harm. We have robust procedures in place to prevent and address any concerns about abuse or neglect. All staff and volunteers have a responsibility to report any concerns about the safety or welfare of children, young people, or vulnerable adults. We have clear reporting procedures and we will take all concerns seriously. 

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, all roles that involve working with children, young people or vulnerable adults will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level including checks against the relevant Barred Lists. We are committed to thorough background checks to help ensure that those whom we employ are suitable to work with these groups.

Equal Opportunities 

YMCA North Tyneside is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.  Flexible work is supported, and applications from people with disabilities are encouraged. We strive to create local employment opportunities for all

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified individuals, regardless of their background. We recognise that people can change and we are committed to giving individuals with criminal records a fair chance to demonstrate their skills and abilities. 

We assess each applicant based on their qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role, taking into account the nature of the offense, the time elapsed since the conviction, and any evidence of rehabilitation. 

We are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters inclusion and supports the successful reintegration of individuals into the workforce. We comply with all relevant legislation and guidelines regarding the employment of ex-offenders and we are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment for all employees.