Accounting Support Clerk

Morson Edge; Odiham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge invites applications for an Accounting Support Clerk to provide administrative and accounting support to the Supply Chain Accounting Section. The role involves maintaining accounting records, progressing vouchers, administering Special Instructions, and producing management information.

The successful candidate will support continuous improvement, ensure audit trails, and contribute to timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative, record management and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Understanding of audit and document control requirements.
• Desirable experience in RAF Logistics, MJDI or related accounting practices.
• Experience with complex spreadsheets and datasets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain U60 voucher progress registers and associated records.
• Monitor outstanding actions and issue reminders as required.
• Scrutinise, record and archive receipted vouchers.
• Maintain audit-compliant documentation and support assurance activity.
• Produce monthly assurance reports and management information.
• Administer F640/F650 documentation and contractor receipting processes.
• Process MJDI Special Instructions creation, amendment and deletion.
• Develop and improve reporting, SharePoint, Forms and PowerApps solutions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

PowerApps

COGNOS/Jaspersoft

Job description

Accounting Support Clerk

Provide administrative and accounting support to the Supply Chain Accounting Section (SCAS) by maintaining accounting records, progressing vouchers, administering Special Instructions, producing management information, and supporting continuous improvement activities. Ensure compliance with accounting regulations, accurate audit trails, and effective business support.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Voucher Management

• Maintain U60 voucher progress registers and associated records.
• Monitor outstanding actions and issue reminders as required.
• Scrutinise, record and archive receipted vouchers.
• Maintain audit-compliant documentation and support assurance activity.
• Produce annual voucher progression statistics and reports.

Contractor Documentation

• Administer F640/F650 documentation and contractor receipting processes.
• Notice discrepancies and notify the correct person, usually the DR Clerk, to maintain accurate accounting records.
• Support timely processing and audit compliance.

Special Instructions Administration

• Maintain MJDI Special Instructions.
• Process requests for creation, amendment and deletion.
• Manage review schedules and associated administration.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accounting registers, including the Goods Transit Register (GTR).
• Produce monthly assurance reports, annual statistics and management information.
• Investigate and correct data discrepancies.
• Support development of COGNOS/Jaspersoft reports and reporting tools.

Business Support

• Assist with financial year register creation and reporting activities.
• Manage stationery and consumable stocks.
• Provide first-line support for spreadsheets, registers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Develop and improve reporting, SharePoint, Forms and PowerApps solutions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.

Essential Skills & Experience

Administration & Organisation

• Strong administrative, record management and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Understanding of audit and document control requirements.

IT & Data Management

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine system and IT issues.
• Experience working with complex spreadsheets and datasets.

Communication & Analysis

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Capable of identifying issues and implementing corrective actions.

Desirable Experience

• RAF Logistics, Supply Chain Accounting or MJDI experience.
• Financial or accounting record management.
• COGNOS/Jaspersoft reporting.
• SharePoint, PowerApps or Forms development.
• Audit, assurance and statistical reporting processes.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised, reliable and professional.
• Methodical with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Confident challenging inaccuracies.
• Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement.