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ookkeeper / Accounts Clerk - Flexibility, Balance, and Impact!

Are you passionate about numbers and organisation, but also juggling the demands of family life? Looking for a role that works around your schedule and allows you to thrive professionally. If so, we've got the perfect opportunity for you!

We're seeking an Accounts Clerk to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll take charge of essential financial tasks--from processing invoices to managing ledgers and preparing monthly reports for the board. With the flexibility to balance your work and personal life, you'll have the freedom to make meaningful contributions while keeping your evenings and weekends for family.

Your Role Includes:

Ensuring purchase invoices are accurate and payments are processed on time.

Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers and reconciling banking transactions.

Managing petty cash and tracking financial data in Sage Accounts.

Preparing financial reports and monitoring external grant expenditure.

Ensuring efficient credit control and building strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

Why This Role is Perfect for You:

Flexible working hours to suit your family's needs

A supportive team environment where you'll feel valued

Opportunities to attend monthly meetings and directly impact business decisions

Varied and rewarding responsibilities that keep your skills sharp.

What We're Looking For

Experience in accounts administration and familiarity with Sage Accounts

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Confidence in communicating with suppliers, customers, and management

Proficiency in Excel, with a knack for handling spreadsheets.

Whether you're returning to work after a career break or simply seeking a role that compliments your family commitments, this position offers the ideal balance of challenge and flexibility. Ready to join a company that understands your priorities and celebrates your contributions? Apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling and flexible career!

for Bookkeeper/Accounts Clerk

The main aim of Splash Community Trust is to provide leisure, health and well-being activities for the people of Wrexham County Borough and beyond.

This post offers you an opportunity to join the Splash Community Trust team at Plas Madoc Leisure Centre. We are a successful Social Enterprise and a not-for-profit Charity.

Purpose:

The post will support the Management Team and work towards the objectives of Splash Community Trust as defined by the Members of the Board. The successful applicant will need to have experience in a financial environment, be IT literate, accurate, competent with sage one accounts (cloud based), have an AAT level 3 qualification and should be working towards their level 4 AAT. You will need to provide financial reports and projections in a timely fashion to help drive the business forward. We are looking for a person with focus and the ability to work as part of a team as well as individually. Some experience of VAT would be beneficial but is not essential. We are looking for a person who has the ability to grow with the business.

Reports to:

General Manager

Salary:

Salary - 14.80 per hour

Pattern of work:

The post is contractually 20 hours per week (Monday to Thursday) although there will be a need for flexibility depending on the deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Checking the accuracy of purchase invoices and processing invoices for payment in a timely manner. Complete payment schedule twice a month.

2. Maintain the sales and purchase ledger. Ensure banking transactions are posted against the correct accounts against correct cost descriptors and complete automated monthly bank reconciliations.

3. Maintain the petty cash system and post transactions to sage.

4. Checking the accuracy of all monthly timesheets and monitor sickness

5. Reconciling and banking the weekly income using our CRM system to analyse customer spend, and post into Sage Accounts.

6. Preparing a monthly report of the current financial position for management to present to the Board members. Track external grant expenditure using Excel spreadsheets.

7. Process sales invoices for accounts customer and maintain efficient credit control.

8. Build/maintain relationships with customers and suppliers

9. Attend a monthly meeting with the General Manager to assess and discuss progress and any potential changes to targets.

10. Any other duties as required.

Person Specification: Bookkeeper / Accounts Clerk

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

Proven experience in accounts administration or a similar role. Proficiency in using accounting software such as Sage Accounts. Demonstrated experience in maintaining sales and purchase ledgers and performing bank reconciliations. Strong Excel skills, including the ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets.

Desirable:

Experience with CRM systems for analysing financial data. Understanding of credit control processes. Knowledge of tracking grant expenditure.

Skills & Competencies:

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, especially when processing invoices and timesheets. Strong organizational and time-management skills to ensure timely payment schedules and report preparation. Excellent communication skills for maintaining relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret financial data and identify discrepancies.

Personal Attributes:

Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proactive, reliable, and committed to achieving set targets. Flexibility to handle additional duties as required. Professional demeanour with a focus on providing excellent service.

Additional Requirements:

Confidence in attending meetings with senior staff to discuss financial performance and targets. Willingness to adapt to changes in processes or targets as identified by management
This post is office based.

All terms and conditions will be included in the contract of employment.

An application form is available from our website www.plas-madoc.com

All applications can be emailed to denise.chadwick@plas-madoc.com

In addition to the submission of the completed application form you should attach your updated CV and a cover letter with a brief explanation as to why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this post.

Should you require an informal discussion prior to submission of your application please do not hesitate to contact Denise Chadwick on 01978 821600.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 14.80 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wrexham, LL14 3HL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Accounting: 2 years (preferred) bookkeeping: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 AAT Qualification (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/06/2025