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Our client is a smaller sized local business who are specialists in a niche service provided to its customers across the UK. This is a great opportunity for a person who is keen to hold responsibility within the office function and be able to complete a wide range of tasks for the business. You must be detail-oriented, highly organised, possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively.
Taking a keen interest in the business services, you will build strong relationships with clients, and understanding their requirements making sure you are always on hand to provide advice and support or connecting with the wider team as required. You will complete general office HR administration including payroll and overseeing general office supplies.
Although no formal accounts qualification is required, but desirable, working in a smaller sized business, you will have a crucial role in managing financial records and administration, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. You will be liaising with an external accountant and complete bookkeeping duties including submitting year end accounts.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare and process sales invoices.
- Processing supplier invoices and ensuring and reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate records within the CRM and accounts system.
- Purchase goods from suppliers.
- Manage and resolve any invoice queries.
- Manage bank activities including reconciliations of bank and credit card statements.
- Preparation of monthly management reports.
- Preparation of statutory accounts ensuring adherence to processing deadlines.
- Submit statutory accounting, VAT and company tax declarations.
- Manage credit control and prepare aged debtor reports for sector heads.
- Manage the company payroll system.
- Manage the HR system used for staff payslips, expenses and holiday bookings.
- Process staff expenses and credit card transactions.
- General administrative tasks, such as filing records, ordering and maintaining office supplies, post etc.
Experience
- Experience in a financial / accounts administration
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- A good working knowledge of both Sage 50 and Xero is desirable.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office - particularly Excel.
- Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Qualification in finance or accounting is desirable but not essential.
Working Hours
9am- 5pm Monday to Friday (Maybe some flexibility if required)
Salary & Information
- £28,000 - £33,000 per year
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking on-site parking
- Sick pay
