Finance Assistant - Tetbury, United Kingdom - Westonbirt School

Westonbirt School

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Tetbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overview

Based at Westonbirt School, and working with the Wishford commercial teams, the Accounts Assistant will work across all aspects of finance, including purchase, sales and general ledger.

Work will vary to support each area of activity throughout monthly and annual cycles, as well as providing support as needed to the Financial Controller and commercial department leads.

The commercial activity for the group includes International Summer Schools, Discover Activity Camps, Weddings and Events, Leisure facilities and lettings.

Responsibilities / Task
Billing & Sales Ledger

Responsible for all invoices and billing for commercial activity. Including data gathering and entry, reconciling, checking invoices
Monitor and respond to enquiries
Allocating cash receipts
Run the credit control process as documented

Additional Duties

Ensure revenue and costs are captured and allocated to the correct legal entity
Support the monitoring of revenue and costs, and through analysis provide department leads with complete and accurate financial information
Respond to enquiries from customers and agents
Petty cash handling
Processing Amazon and Credit Card ordering
Supporting annually with data gathering for Audit Admin duties such as answering phones, distributing post, filing, archiving

Purchase Ledger

Being available to support finance assistants across the wider group with the following as needed:
Processing purchase orders and invoices
Support the payment run process
Data entry for new suppliers, and maintain the database with changes in payables key information

Person Specification

Experience of working in an accounts team
Experience of working with a finance system Used online banking / payment system Accurate with an eye for detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage a busy workload with competing demands

REMUNERATION & TERMS
Role is full time and year-round. The salary for this position is between £24,000 - £26,000 depending on experience.

Hybrid working is available. Free parking and lunch are provided on site.

Potential for means tested fee remission.

Westonbirt Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, reference and medical checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service_

Salary:
£24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits: