Accounts Assistant Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
The Accounts Payable team is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join the team on a temporary basis for 6 months.
The role assists in the processing of data within the Finance function. This is a good opportunity for someone looking to develop their financial awareness and skills. Full training will be provided, but this would suit someone with good basic computer skills and awareness.
Typical duties include:
1. Assisting with the processing of high volumes of purchase ledger invoices using workflow systems.
2. Assisting with preparation of journals for review and entry into general ledger.
3. Responding and resolving supplier queries or referring on to supervisor or unit.
4. Responding and assisting operation unit queries on financial processing.
5. Assisting with the preparation of payment runs, petty cash requests and manual cheques.
6. Assisting with reconciliation of purchase and general ledger accounts.
7. Assisting with allocation cash/cheque receipt to the correct account. Preparing banking sheets and attending bank along with others as required.
8. Responsible for checking and preparing monthly internal payments to operation units and reconciling account from Central Church.
9. Responsible for maintaining an efficient filling system and general financial administration.
10. Liaise with units, local authorities and utility providers regarding rents, rates and water charges.
The post is based in Charis House, Edinburgh and we are currently operating agile working, with a minimum of 2 days to be office based.
If you would like further information or to arrange an informal conversation – please contact Sam Stephenson on [email protected].
As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.
This post requires you to obtain a Basic Disclosure.
We have a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category
If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on [email protected]
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
