Accounts Assistant

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Downside School are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team in Stratton-on-the-Fosse.Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Stratton-on-the-FosseSalary: £21,000 per annumContract: PermanentHours: Full Time, 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm with a one hour lunch breakAre you an experienced Accounts Assistant with confident Microsoft office skills, a high level of attention to detail and working knowledge of WCBS PASS or similar accounting software packageDownside School is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, and one of England’s oldest and most distinguished Catholic Schools. We are situated at the foot of the Mendip Hills, twelve miles south of the city of Bath.Accounts Assistant – The Role:This is a busy, varied role undertaking all aspects of the purchase ledger process from purchase orders through to invoices and reconciliation. You will work as part of a small finance team providing a professional and efficient service.You will be responsible for processing and coding purchase invoices, bank receipts and payments, preparing and running BACS payments, reconciling supplier statements and providing assistance with year-end accounts and audits.It is essential that you are able to prioritise your workload in order to meet tight timescales and have clear written and oral communication skills in dealing with all key stakeholders. We require someone with experience of working in a similar accounting or finance role and working knowledge of accounting payable processes, controls and accounting standards.Accounts Assistant – Benefits:- Working in beautiful surroundings- A complimentary lunch- Free on-site parking- An employee assistance programme- 33 days holiday per annum which includes the 8 days Bank and Public holidays- Cycle to work scheme.If you would like to be part of a small but highly professional team, supporting our internal and external stakeholders we would love to hear from you.For more information on this new Accounts Assistant opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now to be directed to our careers page to continue with your application.Closing date for applications is Monday 23 March 2020 (Midnight)Interviews will be held on Tuesday 31 March 2020Downside School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be DBS checked. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity Number: 1184700 Required skills

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