Part Time Finance Officer

We’re looking for an experienced finance professional to join the team, and supported by the management team and external accountants, take ownership of a varied day-to-day finance function. From bookkeeping, invoicing and reconciliations through to VAT, payroll preparation, and management reporting, this is a role where you’ll play an important part in keeping the organisation’s finances accurate, well managed and on track.

What you can expect:

* Pay rate: £15 per hour

* Working hours: 15-20 hours per week, flexible although the ideal would be Monday, Wednesday & Friday

* The main location of work will be rural Leominster, although the role will involve occasional travel to their other sites in north Herefordshire

* Subject to a DBS check

* Enhanced pension contributions

What you will be doing:

* Maintain all aspects of bookkeeping using Quickbooks

* Prepare all supplier invoices ready for payment authorisation

* Prepare and monitor all customer invoices, implementing credit control where necessary

* Responsible for reconciliation of bank accounts, card payments and petty cash

* Monthly VAT input, calculation and submission

* Liaise with accountants regarding tax and VAT submissions

* Prepare PAYE payroll and pensions for submission to outsourced payroll provider

* Liaise with external auditor

* Prepare accounts for submission to accountants

* Regular liaison with accountants, including end of year preparations

* Ensure accurate financial information is available to the management team

* Provide agreed monthly reports to the senior management team

* Assist with queries from staff, public, and visitors

* Post holder will be expected to participate in projects as and when needed and on occasion run small projects independently.

* Participate in ongoing, relevant Health & Safety training

* This is not an exhaustive job description, and additional duties may be required

What we are looking for:

* Prior experience as a finance officer and/or bookkeeper essential

* Knowledge of VAT input, calculation and submission essential

* Experience of QuickBooks would be advantageous, although knowledge of other systems such as Xero would be highly beneficial

* Prior experience within a healthcare setting would be advantageous, although not essential

* Prior experience as a finance professional within the public sector would be advantageous, although not essential

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and this advert may close early. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If the advert has closed before you've had the opportunity to submit your CV, the position may still be available. Please contact us to check the status of the vacancy.

Recruitment Direct Leominster are an equal opportunities employer and working as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. You must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK to apply for this role.

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