Job Description

Your role will be to support the Finance Department by updating the cashbook and paying into relevant banks where necessary, minimising unallocated Sales Ledger Transactions by running reports and taking appropriate action.  You will also provide customers with Sales Ledger information and accurately register all approved invoices and expense claims so that all known creditor liabilities are recognised.

In addition, you will provide support to the Assistant Accountant ensuring all creditors are paid in accordance with agreed payment terms, whilst maintaining good cash flow management.  You will also assist the Financial Systems Controller with bank and other reconciliations monthly by liaising with other departments to promote financial best practice throughout the organisation and resolve queries in a timely fashion.  You will be the contact for a variety of clients and be responsible for maintaining effective and courteous working relationships with the Society’s customers, members, suppliers and partners

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate will be computer literate with a demonstrable knowledge of a computerised accounting system and educated to GCSEs (or equivalent) level passes in Maths and English.  A qualification in AAT Level 2 is preferred with two years office experience from previous employment.  In addition, the role requires good communication skills and excellent telephone manner.