Area Accounts Assistant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Castle Fine Arts & Washington Green

Castle Fine Arts & Washington Green

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Castle Fine Art is the UK's market leading publisher and retailer of original and limited-edition art. Our success has been maintained through the toughest of times and we continue to grow and develop our business. As part of our team, you will work in a beautiful environment, working with some of the biggest names in the commercial art world (artists including Bob Dylan, Ronnie Wood, Billy Connolly and Johnny Depp).

Duties:

Being the first point of finance contact for your area
Regular monitoring and reconciliation of area activity, including transactions, refunds, event costs, banking and refunds/credits
Monitoring and analysing costs/expenses incurred
Monitoring compliance with policies and procedures
Assisting with stock control;
Visiting galleries providing face to face training and support if needed;
Accounts preparation, including accruals schedule, prepayments journal and fixed assets register;

Skills and Experience:

Strong communication skills with the ability to build successful working relationships
Proactive and observant
Ability to work and think independently with problem solving
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
Well organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Previous experience in accounts is preferable but not essential

Required:

Excel literate
A high level of numerical literacy is required, ideally coupled with a relevant qualification.
Willing to work towards a professional qualification.

Incentives and benefits:

Competitive Salary
Monthly Bonus (once through probation)
Staff discounts
Pension scheme
Extra days holiday for each years service up to a maximum of 5 extra days (33 days holiday)