Red Accountancy are currently recruiting for a well established city centre organisation for a Accounts Assistant.

This position is initially to cover maternity cover for 9 months on a full-time basis with the potential to be extended further.

Overall description of job

This is a key position which demands a high attention to detail together with a diplomatic and sensitive approach. A proven high standard of security and confidentiality is required.
The main responsibilities are maintaining Purchase Ledger function, control of the Cash Office floats, recording and reconciliation of weekly takings.
Key Tasks

Purchase Ledger
•Maintain Supplier records
•Input and process supplier invoices through to authorisation
•Prepare twice monthly Bacs payment runs. Process and send remittance advices and write cheques where required
•Ensure all filing is carried out in accordance with company procedures
Cash Office function
•Process and control daily Front of House floats – liaise with Operations and Bristol City Council to ensure there is adequate float coverage during normal and peak periods
•Liaise with bookings and operations departments to ensure a smooth and coherent flow of information
•Record and reconcile weekly takings, extracting relevant information from Merac system and updating walk-up /Visitor figure spreadsheets
•Extract group booking client details and invoice schools where necessary and ensure receipt of outstanding balances
•Check weekly advance bookings reports and bank payments
•Bank cheque payments, entering details onto accounts system
•Bank statement reconciliation
•Generate sundry sales invoices as necessary for SLC and Education
•Issue/reconcile Petty Cash, checking expenses, recording receipt details on accounting system
•Replenishing petty cash for Finance/ Volunteers/ Exhibitions
•Post opening and filing
•Answer general enquiries over the telephone or by post
•Assisting Finance Manager with any other ad hoc tasks as required

Person specification

Qualifications
•GCSE Maths and English
Essential requirements
•Good experience of accounts office work, particularly purchase ledger
•Computer literate with the ability to develop and use Excel spreadsheet models

Experience and skills
•Good understanding of accounting processes and system
•High standard of numeracy and literacy skills
•Thorough attention to detail
•Ability to prioritise workload
•Payroll experience desirable but not essential
Personal Attributes
•Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
•Able to communicate well with suppliers and staff at all levels
•You will be a team player, and have a flexible professional approach

Reports to : Finance Manager
Hours: Mon – Fri, 37.5 per week
Salary: upto £20,000

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