Job Description

Accounts Officer

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic applicant to join our friendly Accounts team. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Officer. The ideal candidate will have solid accounting knowledge, hands-on experience with Xero, and a minimum qualification of AAT Level 3 or equivalent. Your main responsibility will be for the management of the day-to-day of financial operations within the Purchase Ledger, with providing support to the Sale Ledger and Accounts Co-ordinator. The role is 30-37.5 hours per week and based at our Head Office, in Sutton Courtenay.

Main Responsibilities

Ensure accurate management of the Purchase Ledger, including but not limited to:

o Posting of supplier invoices to Xero with correct approval and coding.

o Process weekly payments to suppliers and staff expenses.

o Reconcile supplier statements.

o Maintaining supplier records on Xero.

Manage daily bank transactions - processing supplier payments and client receipts on Xero.

Reconciling all bank accounts on Xero.

Manage credit card posting and reconciliations on Xero.

Support the Accounts Co-ordinator with month-end and year-end tasks such as journals and reporting.

Manage the accounts email inbox and liaise with suppliers, clients, and internal teams regarding financial queries when required.

Provide support to sales ledger including but not limited to:

o Post and reconcile petty cash.

o Credit control - to ensure a timely and efficient collection of outstanding amounts owing to the practice and liaise with debt collection agency to monitor new and existing client debt.

o Provide change to branches when required.

Attend team and practice meetings as required.

Undertake any other projects as requested by your Team Leader.

Essential skills

To have proven experience as an Accounts Officer or similar role. To have achieved a minimum AAT level 3 or equivalent. To be proficient in use of Xero, Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications. To be thorough, with a keen eye for detail To be comfortable with reviewing financial data To be able to problem solve and make decisions To be able to work independently and as part of a team. To be able to multitask and prioritise workload To be able to communicate well with good social skills

Benefits include:

5 working weeks holiday Generous pet discount scheme Profit related bonus scheme Long Service loyalty bonus scheme Loyalty holiday buying scheme (after 3 years' service) Enhanced Maternity package Mental Health & Wellbeing support service Funded CPD & Professional Subscriptions Staff social activities Discounted membership rates at a local gym Annual flu vaccination Cycle to work scheme
If this sounds like you, please email your CV with a covering letter to hr@larkmead.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person