Job Description

The Person:

A bright and ambitious person

You should be diligent, methodical and numerate

You should be punctual, organised and able to meet deadlines in a high pressured environment

You will take pride in your accuracy and attention to detail

An outstanding performer would also be able to step back from the detail to see the bigger picture

You should have an ability to build relationships with people at all levels throughout the business

You should be able to display resilience in challenging situations and be an ambassador for change

You should take pride in your appearance and your work, and be a confident communicator

The Role:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, your main duties will include but not be limited to:

Ensure all purchase invoices are processed accurately onto the company's accounting software on a daily basis

Maintain the purchase ledger filing system, including filing processed purchase invoices daily

Supplier statement reconciliations on a daily basis as required

Supplier payments, both via the weekly supplier payment run and any ad-hoc payments

Process invoices and payments in foreign currency as required and account for any exchange rate gains and losses

Accounting for inter-company transactions and capital expenditure in the purchase ledger

Accounting for contra entries

Ensure all costs are accounted for in the company's financial records, either via processing of a purchase invoice or providing accrual figures for month end and year end reporting cycles

Ensure the company has been supplied with relevant VAT invoices from all VAT registered suppliers wherever appropriate

Ongoing maintenance of the purchase ledger to ensure it remains complete and accurate

Holiday and sickness cover for other members of the Finance Team as required

Answering incoming telephone calls to the main office telephone number and dealing with calls as appropriate

Dealing with queries from customers, suppliers, Clockwork branches and other stakeholders

Assisting the Finance Manager with any other tasks as required

The role will also include training in other areas of finance including payroll, debtors ledger, inter-company transactions, processing of petty cash and credit cards.

Skills and Qualifications:

Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous

Experience of using Sage Accounting software along with Moveware (company software) would be advantageous, but training will be given

Computer literacy and willingness to learn new skills is essential.

Educated to Higher and/or Degree level. An accountancy or finance related subject would be preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Edinburgh EH5 1PH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Accounts Payables: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person