Job title: Accounts Officer

Responsible to: Finance Director

Hours: 20-24 hours spread over 3-5 days (negotiable)

Salary: £25,000.00 to £30,000.00 pro rata, per annum (depending on experience)

We are an inclusive, equal opportunities employer, we support the recruitment and employment of staff with disabilities wherever possible.

***We currently don't offer sponsorship***

Place of Work

The primary location of this role will be at our Head Office, Wilberforce House.

Purpose of the job:

To assist in the effective day to day administrative operations of the Finance Department.

This role would suit an experienced Accounts Officer with a skill set involving purchase ledger, payroll, cash & banking, and account reconciliation.

Main Duties:

Purchase Ledger

• To carry out and maintain the Purchase Ledger operation on Sage 50 Accounts; with mid and end of month payment runs.
• Assist with the reconciliation of the Aged Creditors Control Account

Payroll

• To carry out and maintain the Payroll operation on Sage 50 Payroll; with an end of month payroll run.
• Inputting of Payroll / Pension journals to Sage accounts

Sales Ledger

• To assist in the monthly invoicing where required.
• To assist in the reconciliation of the Aged Debtors Control Account

Banking

• Entering BACS payments / collections on internet Banking
• Assisting with Bank Reconciliations.
  
  • Assist with the reconciling of Petty Cash

General:

Previous experience with Sage 50 Accounts, Sage 50 Payroll and Microsoft Office systems would be ideal.

Personnel:

• To manage time effectively
• An eye for detail and excellent communications skills are a necessity.
• Develop and maintain good working relations with all Wilberforce Trust staff
• Promote good employment practices, equal opportunities, and welfare in accordance with Trust policies, including disciplinary and grievance procedures
• To work independently to tight deadlines

• Always uphold the values of The Wilberforce Trust
• To represent the Trust as required
• Working with management, regulators, and board members
• To undertake other duties as and when reasonably required from time to time

The above job description is for guidance only and is not contractual. The Management and Board of Trustees reserve the right to alter, delete or add any part after consultation