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Finance Assistant
Deadline: Mon 12 Oct 2015
The Reader Organisation is a charitable social enterprise working to connect people with great literature through shared reading

Salary:  £15,000-16,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week, 30 days annual leave

Duration: Fixed-term 6 month contract in first instance with possibility of extension

This role calls for an exceptionally highly-motivated and dedicated person. Reporting to the The Reader Accountant, you will assist in the successful management of the day to day Finances for The Reader and its associated Social Enterprises. In addition you will be required from time to time to assist the Accountant with strategic work such as budgeting and modelling.

  • Maintain the Purchase and Sales Ledgers, ensuring that all invoices payable and receivable are dealt with in a timely manner using the Sage system
  • Assist with General Ledger input at month end/closure of accounts
  • Take responsibility for bank reconciliations (SAGE and bank accounts)
  • Create and maintain purchasing systems (including direct debit arrangements where appropriate)
  • Liaise with customers and suppliers in case of queries
  • Prepare the necessary information for our payroll bureau in order to enable the monthly and weekly payroll and expenses runs
  • Be the point of contact for and administer the auto enrolment pension requirements
  • Accurately making regular payments to suppliers and volunteers (mostly using internet banking)
  • Take responsibility for credit control
  • Advise staff and managers within The Reader and its social enterprises on the procedures for making payments, collecting income, and submitting expenses claims; and acting as a point of enquiry on financial matters
  • Take responsibility for petty cash and banking monies
  • Refine existing financial procedures and create new systems and procedures when required.
  • Undertake any other duties as required by the The Reader Accountant

How to Apply

Note: Please do not just send in a CV.

Please complete the application form and submit a covering letter, explaining how you meet the requirements of this role, to joannesarginson@thereader.org.uk. Click here for more information

 

 

Additional Information:
Location:
Liverpool
Region(s):
North West England

Contact Information:
Organisation:
The Reader Organisation
Contact Name:
Joanne Sarginson
Contact Email:
joannesarginson@thereader.org.uk
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