Role Specifications:

• To support the Finance Manager in managing the core finance function of the organisation including the Community Interest Company trading subsidiary

• Maintain both Sales and Purchase Ledger, ensuring all invoices are dealt with in a timely manner using the Sage accounting system

• Purchase order processing

• Weekly bank reconciliations

• Cash management including weekly payment runs, cash banking and petty cash

• Weekly & Monthly payroll completion and liaising with payroll bureau as required

• Pension submissions to pension providers

• Credit Control including liaising with customers to resolve issues

• Reconciliation of supplier statements including liaising with suppliers to resolve issues

• Company credit card processing

• Staff and Volunteer expenses processing ensuring adherence to financial procedures

• Month-end accounts preparation to trial balance including accrual and prepayment journals as required

• Assist with month-end balance sheet reconciliations

• Provide meaningful support and guidance to finance administrator

• Support non-finance staff as required including providing advice and guidance on best practise and financial procedures

Person Specifications:

Essential:

• AAT qualified

• Strong understanding of double entry bookkeeping including accruals and prepayments

• Previous relevant experience in a Finance Administration/Senior accounts assistant role

• Good rounded knowledge of financial procedures and processes, and familiarity with the use of management information systems for financial management

• Proven experience of recording accounting transactions and maintaining accounting records 

• Good working knowledge and previous experience in using at least one accounting package 

• Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to deal with people at a variety of levels

• Proven ability to work supportively and effectively within and across teams and build good working relationships 

• Keen eye for detail and a high level of accuracy

• Proven ability and willingness to work under pressure to process high volumes of work while meeting tight deadlines

• Proficient working knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Excel and Word

• Commitment to the aims and values of The Reader Organisation

Desirable:

• Experience of using Sage Line 50 and Sage Payroll

• Understanding of VAT treatment in a trading and non-trading environment

• Experience of working in a charitable or Not-For-Profit organisation

• Experience of mentoring and supporting junior members of staff

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