Accounts Assistant

Job Location	Compton, Guildford
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£19,000 - £22,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Accounts Assistant to join our friendly and committed finance team. Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be taking on a varied job covering all areas of accounts. You will have 1-2 years experience in a similar role and be confident using Sage. You must be flexible in your approach to work, quick thinking, pro-active and work to a high standard with excellent attention to detail.Job Summary:The Accounts Assistant is responsible for assisting with a variety of day-to-day financial operations such as sales and purchase ledgers and basic bookkeeping.Main Duties:

Bookkeeping duties including processing purchase invoices and updating purchase ledger; processing sales invoices and updating sales ledger; performing bank, credit card and online sales reconciliations; processing journals; administering direct debits and the petty cash system.

Assisting with daily, month end, quarter end and year end routines.

Dealing with finance queries received from across the organisation

Processing cash, cheques, CAF vouchers, and credit card payments and banking.

Assisting with the preparation and submission of Gift Aid claims.

Emptying collection boxes around the Artists’ Village.

Responsible for financial record keeping, both physical and online

Other ad hoc duties as required.

Skills & ExperienceAt least one to two years’ experience of working in finance with experience of sales and purchase ledgers, finance office administration and cash book processesNumerate, accurate and thoroughExcellent Microsoft Excel skillsExperience of charity accounts desirable although not essentialUnderstanding of VAT desirableKnowledge & QualificationsKnowledge and experience of using Sage essentialKnowledge of Gift Aid desirableKnowledge of Direct Debits desirableKey CompetenciesExcellent interpersonal skillsAdaptable and flexibleGood communicatorExcellent eye for detailConfidentialityGood team working skillsSense of humourAbout Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village:Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village is located in Compton, near Guildford, in the Surrey Hills. Founded in 1904, Watts Gallery Trust promotes the enjoyment and understanding of the art of George Frederic Watts and Mary Watts who established a home and studios here in the 1890s. Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village encompasses a unique group of Arts & Crafts buildings: Watts Gallery, Watts Studios, Watts Chapel and the Pottery Buildings which house a thriving Shop and Tea Shop.To apply:Send a CV and supporting letter outlining your suitability for the role to Sue Miller, Head of Finance. The deadline is Thursday 10th September 2020. Interviews will take place on Thursday 17th September 2020Watts Gallery Trust is fully committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage BAME and disabled applicants and value the positive impact difference has on our teams.Further information can be found on our website Required skills

Accounts Assistant

Charity

Purchase Ledger

Sage

Keyskills :
Accounts Assistant Charity Purchase Ledger Sage

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