Accounts Assistant

Spreadurwingsfoundation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Spread Ur Wings Foundation is seeking a passionate Accounts Assistant to join their team. This voluntary role involves managing accounting duties like invoicing, reconciliations, and communication with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have a passion for numbers and excellent organizational skills, making it a great opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in a supportive environment dedicated to youth education.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts team or credit control (Desirable).
• Passion for numbers.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Update & reconcile ledgers, invoicing, filing, and bank reconciliation.
• Prepare statutory accounts and manage petty cash transactions.
• Liaise with suppliers and maintain purchase and sales ledgers.

Skills

Calculations skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team Work Skills

Job description

Job Type

Voluntary

About the Role

We are looking for a person to join our office team as an accounts assistant, undertaking tasks such as updating & reconciling ledgers, invoicing, filing, mail handling, bank reconciliation, petty cash and answering phone calls. As an accounts assistant, you should be able to work independently and within a team. You will be required to attend all scheduled day trips and any residential trips during the school holidays. *Flexible Working Hours*

Requirements

As an Accounts Assistant, your primary responsibilities will be to:

Work with spreadsheets

Prepare statutory accounts

Record and Process expenses and payments

Sort out incoming and outgoing daily posts and answer any queries

Manage petty cash transactions

Organise and manage travel expenses

Credit Control

Cashbook Maintenance

Liaising with suppliers

Basic administration

Updating and maintaining procedural documentation

Maintaining the company purchase and sales ledgers

Liaising with third-party providers

SKILLS NEEDED

Previous experience working in an accounts team or credit control (Desirable)

Passion for numbers

Calculations skills

Outstanding organisational and time management skills

Ability to multitask and prioritise daily workload

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills

Team Work Skills

About the Company

Spread Ur Wings Foundation are based in Thornton Heath, with a group of leaders and trainee leaders who are passionate about educating the youth on the world surrounding us. We believe that the children in this area need a warm, safe place to build beneficial bonds, gain advice with mentors and to gain necessary life skills. We charge £3 a day for 11-18 year olds and 5-10 year-olds.