Accounts Assistant

Langford Veterinary Services; Langford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary service provider in Langford seeks a part-time Accounts Assistant to join their dedicated accounts team. The role involves preparing accounts receivable and payable transactions, processing customer payments, and requires autonomy under pressure. The candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable collaborating within the team. Benefits include 5 weeks holiday per year, wellbeing initiatives, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday per year

On site Mental Wellbeing Champions

Annual CPD allowance

Generous pension scheme

Employee discount

Qualifications

• Comfortable managing tasks autonomously under pressure.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail in financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions.
• Process customer payments accurately and timely.
• Maintain and update accounts payable and receivable ledger.

Skills

Accounts management

Autonomy under pressure

Collaboration

Time management

Job description

We're looking for a part-time (22.5 hours per week) Accounts Assistant to join our dedicated accounts team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and motivated individual to support the financial operations of our business while working alongside a skilled and supportive team. We are flexible on working days and hours, but Friday must be a working day.

The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for preparing accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, as well as processing customer payments. Working within our accounts team, you will be comfortable managing tasks autonomously under pressure and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. You'll be part of a collaborative team alongside other Accounts Assistants, and the role may require occasional travel to the company's bank.

Benefits and wellbeing

Our people are at the heart of what we do and as your employer we want to ensure we offer flexibility, support and staff development, where possible, through:

Time off

• 5 weeks holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
• Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service

Wellbeing

• On site Mental Wellbeing Champions
• EDI committee
• Employee Forum – to ensure all employees voices can be heard
• Menopause Café
• Wellbeing talks and events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years' service)

Health

• SimplyHealth Cashplan membership
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Free Specsavers eye test voucher

General

• Free onsite parking
• U2 bus service link to Bristol
• Annual CPD allowance
• Employee discount
• Generous pension scheme – we match up to 8% pension contributions
• Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year

How to apply

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, don't delay, click 'Apply' and begin your career with Langford Vets.

Langford Vets is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position is responsible for: Preparation of accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions and processing of customer payments

Job Purpose

Working in the accounts payable and accounts receivable finance team, the Accounts Assistant will be comfortable working autonomously under pressure and will enjoy a challenge. You will work as part of the LVS accounts team alongside the other Accounts Assistants.

The role may involve travel to the company's bank.

Principal Accountabilities

• Preparation of accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions processing of customer payments and supplier set up – this includes:
• Petty cash reconciliation, processing daily till reconciliations for all divisions and ensure payments are appropriately allocated. Bank customer monies received and pay into company bank account.
• Daily bank statement reconciliations - Ensure all bank statement transactions are appropriately allocated and accurately matched.
• Weekly bank statement to accounting system reconciliations and monthly practice management to accounting system reconciliations.
• Processing purchase invoices, staff expenses, OOH invoices and keep CPD trackers up to date
• Invoice and purchase order processing in relevant system.
• Raise and maintain purchase orders in line with authorised signatory, using the relevant accounting systems.
• Maintaining and updating the accounts payable and accounts receivable ledger.
• Preparation of supplier payment runs (mid-month and month end), ensuring timely payment of liabilities.
• Preparing weekly employee expenses.
• Raise ad hoc invoices where required.
• Verify and record financial transactions.
• Ensuring timely payment of liabilities.
• Any other regular and ad hoc tasks as required by the business.
• Responsible for keeping themselves and others safe, reporting accidents, near misses and hazards and adhering to health and safety requirements and policies as required by the business/their line manager.
• Proactively identify and act upon opportunities for business improvement. Openly identify and discuss problems in order to implement and sustain improvements that increase the value we deliver to our clients, employees, and students.