Bookkeeping Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Finchley Reform Synagogue

Finchley Reform Synagogue

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Finchley Reform Synagogue

Bookkeeping Assistant

Responsible to:
Bookkeeper

Liaison with:
Clergy and professional team, lay leaders.

Hours:8 hours per week

Job Purpose:
to provide bookkeeping and financial administration.

Salary:
£14 per hour

Responsibilities

1. Invoicing

Process invoices
Ensure Sage records are accurate, updated and reconciled.
Manage suppliers' direct debits and invoices.
Process bimonthly payment runs
Keep relevant spreadsheet, files and systems updated.
Ensure relevant departments are updated about income and expenditure.

2. Banking and PayPal

Monitor bank accounts and cash flow, including reconciling bank statements.
Reconcile monthly credit card statements across the organisation and post to Sage.
Manage PayPal reconciliation and post to Sage.
Bank any cash or cheques received and ensure relevant records are updated and reconciled.

3. Other

Participate in regular staff meetings and all forums required to fulfil the role.
Participate in annual appraisal and development review.
Carry out any other duties and training commensurate with the nature of the post, as may be required by the Bookkeeper to ensure the smooth running of the synagogue.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.

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Person
Specification

Experience

We are looking for someone who has experience of: _
Experience of bookkeeping in a small organisation
Working on own initiative successfully
Working effectively under pressure

Skills & Abilities

We are looking for someone who can
demonstrate the following: _
Excellent financial and bookkeeping skills
Ability to work efficiently with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent presentation, group dynamic, and facilitation skills
Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Special Knowledge

If would be advantageous if you can
demonstrate: _
Excellent computer skills to include advanced level of Excel, Sage, and financial packages.
An understanding of the importance of excellent 'customer service'
Knowledge/understanding of the UK Jewish community (not essential)

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who
demonstrates the following qualities: _
Commitment to providing a high level of service and high quality work as a priority
Confidentiality and diplomacy
A positive attitude to challenges
A strong team player
An empathetic telephone manner
Patient, calm, confident and friendly manner
Willingness to develop and learn new skills as the work requires
Willingness to be flexible in approach to work and work responsibilities