Who we are?

This is an exciting time to join the TCHC Group. TCHC Group was set up in August 2004. Since then, we have continued to develop and deliver programmes to support both young people and adults to learn, achieve and progress to greater opportunities. TCHC is an organisation that believes in creating opportunities for all. It is an organisation that is ethical, friendly, and considerate and encompasses these values in all its services and operations. Most of all we believe in working together as a team to create opportunities for the individuals we work with to grow, to help them recognise and achieve their aspirations and goals and attain a positive outcome.  

The staff who work for TCHC are learner-centric and want to make a real difference to the people they work with, enabling them to improve their employment situation, some of whom will have had poor experiences of learning and employment in the past. Some may have complex lives and require signposting to other organisations who can help. 

Staff are valued and recognised for the contribution they make towards the organisation’s vision and goals and the effective support they provide to the individuals we engage with. We have a strong belief that success is created together; one of the reasons why we are a great employer to work for. 

TCHC is a disability confident, committed employer.

Who are we looking for?

Job Title

Finance Assistant

Location:

Watford

Working Hours:

9.00 am to 5.30 pm or 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. 

Contract Type Options:

Permanent

Salary Band:

£25k-£30k

What are we looking for?

Qualifications:

• SAGE 50 – minimum 2 years’ experience
• Excel skills/IT literate
• Educated to ‘A’ Level or above, or with a relevant NVQ, or comparable relevant experience or training.
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Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• To support the Finance Director and the Senior Finance Assistant with the smooth running of the finance department
• Assisting with the Accounts Payables and Receivables – including reconciling incoming invoices and match to purchase orders and updating Sage
• Maintain aged debtors and creditors
• Bank reconciliations
• Management of staff expenses and ensure appropriate records are maintained
• Files documents; invoices, staff expenses
• Receives and disburses payment, balances daily receipts, and prepares production reports using spreadsheets or daily balance sheets
• Resolve client and supplier queries
• Disburses payment from and keeps records for a petty cash and reconcile monthly
• Prepares various financial related reports and records
• Responds to enquiries and requests from staff, providers and projects. Work with other department to receive and send data.
• The post holder will be required to produce reports when required
• Other duties as reasonably required from the Finance Department.

Note: These responsibilities serve as an initial outline for the tasks that the post holder will initially be expected to perform. Changes may occur over time to accommodate evolving job requirements and adapt to shifting circumstances.

Furthermore, given the dynamic nature of our operational environment, it is crucial for individuals in these roles to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to travel to different work locations. This outline represents an initial plan and will be subject to periodic review as part of our Continuous Professional Development process.

Confidentiality

The individual in this role is responsible for upholding the confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, staff, and other stakeholders. Certain aspects of their work involve handling confidential information, which should not be disclosed to individuals outside the scope of their official duties. It is imperative that the post holder consistently always adheres to the provisions of the General Data Regulation Act.

Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities

TCHC is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination for everyone. Our commitment extends to adhering to Safer Recruitment Policies, safeguarding practices, complying with the Prevent Duty, and advocating for the well-being of children, youth, and adults. In pursuit of our dedication, we will continuously enhance and refine our robust safeguarding processes and procedures, fostering a culture of safeguarding among our team members and volunteers.

Commitment to Safeguarding

TCHC is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff are expected to adhere to our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in their job description.

We conduct Safer Recruitment Checks on all staff prior to confirming a start date, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. An online search of information within the public domain is conducted on all candidates who are invited to interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, amended 2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Please see our Recruitment with Safer Recruitment Policy for further information, or get in touch on 01923 698477 or hr@tchc.net

Pre-employment checks

The company also conducts an internal online search on social media platforms in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Should any pertinent information arise from this search, it will be discussed with the applicant as part of the recruitment process.

Please note that upon a successful job offer, the company performs digitalised right-to-work checks and initiates DBS applications through an external service provider. An enhanced DBS check, including the barred list, is mandatory for this role.

Rewards for your hard work

For us here at TCHC, reward means far more than just pay. Our generous and competitive benefits package includes:

• The full-time equivalent annual leave entitlement is 20 days per year in addition to 8 UK public holidays. An additional day of leave will be added for each complete year of service, effective from the commencement of the next holiday year, up to a maximum of 5 additional days after 5 years of service, giving a maximum total annual leave entitlement of 25 days. This will be pro rata for part-time hours.
• We operate a Christmas and New Year shutdown period in which you will receive an additional 3 days of leave at full pay to cover this closure period after 1 year of service. This will be pro rata for part-time hours.
• When your birthday falls on a working day, you will receive the day off at full pay.
• Sickness pay allowance after the probationary period.
• Pension scheme after 3 months you have been employed with us
• Bupa Cash Plan, level 1, paid by the company after the probationary period.
• Employee Assistance Programme to access help and support 24 hours a day, every day of the year for immediate family (eligibility applies)
• Discounted membership for BUPA (subject to the qualifying conditions)
• Long Service club loyalty gift upon completion of 5 and 10 years of continuous service
• Quarterly and annual awards
• Company tools and equipment for the performance of your duties
• Reimbursement of travel to other locations outside of the Centre (this will exclude travelling to the usual workplace)

How to Apply 

To apply, please complete the application form online at: https://tchc.net/apply-now/