Accounting Assistant

Round Rock High School; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in York is seeking a part-time Accounting Assistant. The role involves processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and supporting month-end/year-end activities. Candidates should have attention to detail and good communication skills, with proficiency in accounting software considered advantageous. Flexible working hours from Monday to Friday are available.

Qualifications

• Background in Accounts Payable preferred but not essential.
• Proficiency in accounting software is advantageous.
• Sedentary work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices and credit notes.
• Maintain nominal ledger and bank transaction processing.
• Support in preparing month-end/year-end accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Tools

Great Plains accounting software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Contract Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Department: Finance

Location: Onsite, 23 Hospital Fields RD York, UK

Hours Per Week: Part Time, 20 - 25 hours/week

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Flexible working pattern between 9am - 5pm | Must be able to meet minimum days of Monday/Wednesday/Friday

Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger invoices & credit note processing
• Preparing Bacs payments
• Maintenance of Nominal Ledger
• Bank transaction processing
• Maintain Debtor & Creditor records
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations including Bank recs
• Supplier statement reconciliations and dealing with supplier queries
• Credit control
• Maintain Intercompany ledgers
• Collating monthly overtime & expenses summaries and other payroll tasks as required
• Supporting the FC in preparing month end/year end accounts
• Monitor stock prices and assist in stock counts as required
• Liaise with staff on Finance matters
• Assist with Sales Ledger processing
• Analysis of Transport costs
• General administrative and ad-hoc duties as required
• The post-holder is responsible for ensuring that all the above processes are performed in accordance with, current Health and Safety Legislation and Human Resources policies and other legislation that is relevant to the responsibilities of the post

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Accounts Payable preferred but not needed
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication
• Proficiency in Great Plains accounting software advantageous but not essential
• Ability to work as an individual and part of a team

Education

Licenses / Certifications

Physical Requirements

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

City

York

Postal Code

YO10 4DZ

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.