Finance Assistant

Company: Citizens Advice
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Location: Macclesfield
Job Description:

Job Description

We are looking for an organised finance assistant to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records of CACE’s accounts. The role is 1 day/week based in our Macclesfield office.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate financial records and accounts are maintained and timely processing of purchase orders and invoices.
  • Recording of the Salaries & Pensions & the HMRC regular payments.
  • Raising cheques and electronic payments.
  • Liaising with suppliers, funders and partner providers.
  • Banking cheques/cash and withdrawing funds for petty cash where necessary.
  • Accurate input of financial data relating to income and expenditure across projects.
  • Processing staff and volunteer expenses.
  • Assisting with monthly bank and petty cash reconciliations, provision of financial information and reports and in preparing accounts for annual audit.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Demonstrated understanding of accrual and cash flow accounting, and experience of working autonomously and taking responsibility to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
  • Experience of using QuickBooks or similar accounting package, together with a range of IT packages to record and monitor data (e.g., Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel). Accountancy qualifications are an advantage.
  • Understand, and be able to commit to, and work within, the aims, principles and policies of the Citizens Advice service.

To request a job pack please email liz.heathcote@citizensadvicece.org.uk.

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Posted: July 17th, 2026