Accountant

The Accountant role for this Not for Profit and Charities business based in Sandhurst is to support the Finance Manager to carry out a wide range of accounting and financial administration tasks.

Client Details

This Not for Profit and Charities business based in Sandhurst is a national charity that helps people across the whole of the grocery industry - from the largest factory through the supply chain, to the smallest store.

Description

Accountant responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day accounting using SAGE software and maintain financial records and filing systems

• Perform monthly control account reconciliations

• Assist with production of monthly management accounts and departmental budget reports

• Ensure financial controls operate in line with policy and procedure

• Respond to enquiries from staff as necessary regarding financial administration procedures, budget monitoring and other financial matters

• Monitor and reconcile event and branch income and expenses with the relevant staff/volunteers

• Undertake general financial administrative duties, including liaison with suppliers and branches

• Assist in the annual budget setting

• Assist in the preparation of VAT returns

• Manage the debtors recovery process

• Manage the Trading Company accounting system

Profile

Essential Accountant experience:

• An appropriate qualification or sufficient relevant work experience

• Highly numerate with knowledge of bookkeeping and experience using SAGE accounting software

• Understanding of accounting and financial management processes and procedures

• Exceptional organisational and administration skills with a logical, systematic approach to work and attention to detail

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• A professional, self-motivated, self-starter with the ability to work using their own initiative

• Ability to work in a busy office environment that demands high levels of concentration while coping with frequent interruptions

• Ability to work to tight deadlines, cope with a varied and demanding workload and ability to respond effectively to changing priorities

• Flexible, hands on, and willing to work at all levels

• Solution orientated with strong problem-solving skills

• High level of competence in Excel and Word

Job Offer

What is on offer for the Accountant role:

• 25 days annual leave

• Contributory pension scheme

• Healthcare scheme