We’re looking for an experienced finance professional to join the team, and supported by the management team and external accountants, take ownership of a varied day-to-day finance function. From bookkeeping, invoicing and reconciliations through to VAT, payroll preparation, and management reporting, this is a role where you’ll play an important part in keeping the organisation’s finances accurate, well managed and on track.

What you can expect:

• Pay rate: £15 per hour
• Working hours: 15-20 hours per week, flexible although the ideal would be Monday, Wednesday & Friday
• The main location of work will be rural Leominster, although the role will involve occasional travel to their other sites in north Herefordshire
• Subject to a DBS check
• Enhanced pension contributions
  

What you will be doing:

• Maintain all aspects of bookkeeping using Quickbooks
• Prepare all supplier invoices ready for payment authorisation
• Prepare and monitor all customer invoices, implementing credit control where necessary
• Responsible for reconciliation of bank accounts, card payments and petty cash
• Monthly VAT input, calculation and submission
• Liaise with accountants regarding tax and VAT submissions
• Prepare PAYE payroll and pensions for submission to outsourced payroll provider
• Liaise with external auditor
• Prepare accounts for submission to accountants
• Regular liaison with accountants, including end of year preparations
• Ensure accurate financial information is available to the management team
• Provide agreed monthly reports to the senior management team
• Assist with queries from staff, public, and visitors
• Post holder will be expected to participate in projects as and when needed and on occasion run small projects independently.
• Participate in ongoing, relevant Health & Safety training
• This is not an exhaustive job description, and additional duties may be required
  

What we are looking for:

• Prior experience as a finance officer and/or bookkeeper essential
• Knowledge of VAT input, calculation and submission essential
• Experience of QuickBooks would be advantageous, although knowledge of other systems such as Xero would be highly beneficial
• Prior experience within a healthcare setting would be advantageous, although not essential
• Prior experience as a finance professional within the public sector would be advantageous, although not essential

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