Senior Accounts Administrator

Senior Accounts Administrator

Location: Central Edinburgh EH1 2ER
Salary: £28,000 and up to £31,000 pa after probationary period!
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (flexible working hours may be considered)
Benefits: Opportunities for study and for CPD are supported!

We are Jeffrey Crawford & Co, taxation consultants and accountants regulated by ICAS.

We pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge of business and personal taxation, on both a national and an international basis.

We also provide accountancy, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT planning and compliance services, our client base is varied, but mainly consists of owner managed businesses and individuals.

Due to an impending retirement, we are now recruiting for a Senior Accounts Administrator to work from our small central Edinburgh accountancy practice.

A handover period of several weeks will be available to give the successful candidate enough time to become familiar with the many tasks and responsibilities.

Senior Accounts Administrator - The Role

Are you proficient in various accounting software, particularly Xero, and comfortable navigating VAT and payroll obligations? Can you confidently handle cash flow management, daily banking operations, online payments, and reconcile accounts with precision? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The role of a Senior Accounts Administrator is pivotal within the organisation, requiring a combination of technical expertise, financial acumen, and administrative proficiency. This position is not just about numbers; it's about ensuring the financial health and stability of the company through meticulous financial management, compliance with regulations, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities;

• Oversee client billing, time recording, debtors and work in progress control using Star Practice Management.
• Cash flow management for the company and supply of information as required to the company's bankers.
• Daily bankings and bank payments using online banking, bank account reconciliation.
• Credit control and debt collection.
• General bookkeeping tasks using Excel and Xero.
• Approve and pay invoices, keep tight cost control, petty cash control using Xero.
• Monthly trial balance, profit and loss account and balance sheet using Xero.
• Monthly statistics reports and analysis using Star Practice Management and Excel.
• Monthly payroll using Sage and submit annual returns using HMRC online.
• VAT return using Xero
• Prepare and update budgets and cash flow forecasts using Excel.
• Negotiate and organise company's finance and funding arrangements and professional indemnity insurance cover.
• Assist with completion and submission of company annual compliance return as required
by the company's regulatory body ICAS.
• Oversee client bank accounts, carry out client money transactions and ensure compliance with the ICAS clients' money regulations

Senior Accounts Administrator - What we need from you

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

• Experience in an accountancy background, with fluent English language skills both written and spoken.
• Cash flow management and cashier experience.
• Knowledge of Xero (or similar) accounting software for accounts preparation.
• Hands on experience in processing of VAT and payroll within an accountancy environment.

It would be great if you had experience with Star Practice Management or other time and fees software system!

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful for this role, click on “APPLY” today!

No agencies please.