Senior Accounts Clerk

Job Title: Senior Accounts Clerk
Date: Nov 15
Reports To: Group Accountant
Department Accounts

Job Description:

The Senior Accounts Clerk will support the Group Accountant by providing up to date and accurate financial information. Responsibilities will include assisting with the management, training and development of the Accounts team.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Monitor, review and assist, where necessary, the banking and bookkeeping to ensure all data is input accurately
  • Ensure Purchase and Sales ledgers are kept up to date, procedures followed and payments made accordingly
  • Review / Reconcile all bank accounts on a weekly basis
  • Review / Reconcile petty cash on a monthly basis
  • Assist with month end procedures
  • Produce departmental and cost centre reports, including detailed analysis
  • Produce accurate monthly management accounts for relevant companies
  • Assist with the accurate production of monthly Group Accounts
  • Assist with Group budgets and forecasts
  • Prepare Cash flow forecasts for relevant companies
  • Assist with Payroll
  • Demonstrate flexibility in an ever changing and improving environment, coupled with a positive attitude and a high standard of self conduct.
  • Attend any meetings/training sessions as requested by Company Accountant/ Finance Director
  • Any other responsibilities required to excel in the role.

These responsibilities may change depending on the business requirements.

Personal Specification:

The Senior Accounts Clerk would need the following attributes:

  • Preferably be AAT/ACCA qualified or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a SME background preferably in the finance sector
  • Good numeracy and computer literacy skills
  • Knowledge of Sage 50 and Sage Payroll
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Time management skills
  • Team player and willing to provide additional support to the Group Accountant/Finance Director
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to work using own initiative and motivation
  • Willingness to adapt to change.
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