The Accounts and Payroll Assistant will be responsible for assisting the finance team with accounting duties. The role will have responsibility for undertaking various monthly reconciliations, identifying issues arising and recommending improvements. The role will also involve helping with other roles while colleagues are on leave.
Employees within this area are expected to work independently and use their own initiative. This includes provide general administrative duties to provide efficient and effective support to the Finance team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Review and reconciliation of monthly employee expenses
Monthly credit card reconciliations
Assist the Financial Controller with monthly payroll processing
Review of monthly telephone invoices and ability to suggest improvements to internal controls
Dealing with Customer and Supplier queries – telephone/email
Use of a computerised accounting package (debit and credit entries)
Other ad hoc activities as required
Please note that this job description is subject to ongoing review as new demands and best working practices are considered, agreed and implemented.
Experience and skills:
Experience (essential):
Experience of undertaking monthly reconciliations for example bank/debtor/creditor
3 A Level qualifications
Experience (desirable):
Experience working in a busy office environment
Experience of using ConnectWise computer package
Degree Level qualification
Experience of using a computerised accounting package – preferably Sage 200
Experience of processing monthly employee expense claims
Experience of Microsoft Office
Interpersonal Skills:
A high level of self-motivation together with a willingness to learn new skills.
A flexible and enthusiastic approach to the job.
Good problem solving and decision making skills.
Attention to detail
Ability to work to deadlines
Be able to work with minimum supervision, work under pressure and maintain high effectiveness.
Consistently demonstrate professionalism creating a high level of customer satisfaction
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Training
Internal training on products and services will be provided. However, staff are also expected to consistently keep abreast of new developments, which would impact on his/her areas of responsibility. Personal training in relation to this job description will be given as part of the company’s overall personnel development program.
Conditions of Employment
Salary: The salary and benefits for this position will be determined according to the experience of the person appointed.
General Guidance: The nominal working week is 37.5 hours, although a degree of flexibility is both offered and expected. In specific circumstances there may be a requirement to work additional hours. Annual holidays are 24 days plus 7 statutory holidays.
Applicants are advised that Security Clearance or Access NI Basic Disclosure will be requested to assist with the decision making process. Disclosure information will not be used unfairly and criminal records will not necessarily prevent you from being successful in your application. A copy of Novosco’s policy on ‘The Recruitment of Ex-offenders’ and ‘The Secure Handling, Use, Storage and Retention of Disclosure Information’ is available to all applicants on request
Novosco Ltd operates a Non Smoking Policy.
Novosco Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
This job comes with several perks and benefits
Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.
Kids are the future, go spend time with them.
We take care of you, even when you are old and wrinkly.
Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.
Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.
Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.