Accounts Technician – Job Description
Fixed Term Contract
(Reporting to the Management Accountant)
Main purpose of role:
To support the Management Accountant and the wider Finance Team by undertaking a wide range of accountancy, financial, and taxation tasks. Co-ordinating with both external and internal stakeholders to ensure the smooth and effective day-to-day operations of the department with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and customer service.
Management will limit change in order that you have a clear focus on your role and objectives, but the requirement for change, flexibility, and continuous improvement is a necessary part of all our roles in the organisation.
Main Duties:
1. Operate our software packages to record and retrieve information particularly on Sage and Spreadsheets.
2. Monitor Department financial transactions against budgeted spend and report on any variances.
3. Prepare the monthly accounts and financial statements for the Management Accountant.
4. Provide cover for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
5. Ad hoc Reporting as requested by the Management Accountant.
6. Help prepare the year-end Audit File and contribute during the year-end audit.
7. Other ad hoc projects assigned by the Management Accountant.
Experience/Qualification:
1. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
2. Microsoft Excel proficiency is essential.
3. Finance Degree or equivalent is desirable.
4. Part qualified accountant or equivalent is essential.
Skills:
1. Exemplary organization skills.
2. Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
3. Positive, team-oriented focus.
4. Highly numerical with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
5. An innovative and effective approach to problem solving.
6. Keen attention to detail.
7. Strong numerical, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
8. Ability to work to project deadlines.
9. Some flexibility with working hours may be required from time to time.
Job Type: Full-time
Additional pay:
* Bonus pay
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 2024-120023
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