Job Introduction
JOB TITLE REPORTS TO
Accounts Assistant Financial Accountant
- JOB PURPOSE
The Accounts Assistant is a key member of the Finance team working to ensure that the monthly financial results of the Centre are reported on a consistent and accurate basis.
Due to the small size of the Finance team, the role will be involved in the day to day transactions of the ledger accounts including the cashier role and thereby provide support to the other functions within the Finance team.
2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- To perform various accounting functions within the Finance Department.
- To manage the issue / cancellation and credit limits on staff credit cards.
- To process credit card statements and reclaim money due to DL.
- To raise sales ledger invoices for expenditure on behalf of Residents.
- To reconcile various balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
2.6 To process purchase ledger invoices as required.
2.7 To be proactive in resolving queries by liaising with house staff.
2.8 To promote and support awareness of cultural diversity. To ensure that bullying, harassment and intimidation are not tolerated.
2.9 To be aware of issues relating to POVA and safeguarding of children and to
report any untoward incidents immediately to the appropriate person.
2.10 To develop an awareness of all issues around the protection of service users
and to report all concerns in accordance with centre policies.
2.11 To ensure that all health and safety responsibilities are discharged to protect
the health and safety of self, employees and comply with best practice and legal requirements.
2.12 To assist with any other ad hoc duties required as and when the business require them.
3. PERFORMANCE MEASURES
- Quality of relationships with Service Users, families, staff and other professionals, measured by feedback and observation.
- Line Manager- Satisfaction with quality of work produced, competence level, all measured by feedback, performance appraisals and ongoing performance management.
- Development of professional skills measured by enhanced competence and attainment of AAT qualifications.
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- KEY COMPETENCIES
Behavioral
- Attention to detail
- Communication and Influencing
- Literacy and Numeracy
- Team working
- Flexible
- Speed and Accuracy
- Drive to deliver results
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience of accounting is required.
- Ideally candidates have attained or will be working towards an AAT level 4 qualification.
- Experience of Microsoft packages Word & Excel is essential.
- Experience of processing using an Accounting software packages is essential.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to a check by the DBS. The level of check which will apply shall be an “Enhanced” level check. Information about this disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk.
To prevent abuse and implement good practice David Lewis ensures that recruitment practices are robust and rigorous and that all staff employed have up to date and acceptable references, a full and complete employment history, an Enhanced DBS check and a check of the DBS barred lists.
Main Responsibility
JOB TITLE REPORTS TO
Accounts Assistant Financial Accountant
- JOB PURPOSE
The Accounts Assistant is a key member of the Finance team working to ensure that the monthly financial results of the Centre are reported on a consistent and accurate basis.
Due to the small size of the Finance team, the role will be involved in the day to day transactions of the ledger accounts including the cashier role and thereby provide support to the other functions within the Finance team.
2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- To perform various accounting functions within the Finance Department.
- To manage the issue / cancellation and credit limits on staff credit cards.
- To process credit card statements and reclaim money due to DL.
- To raise sales ledger invoices for expenditure on behalf of Residents.
- To reconcile various balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
2.6 To process purchase ledger invoices as required.
2.7 To be proactive in resolving queries by liaising with house staff.
2.8 To promote and support awareness of cultural diversity. To ensure that bullying, harassment and intimidation are not tolerated.
2.9 To be aware of issues relating to POVA and safeguarding of children and to
report any untoward incidents immediately to the appropriate person.
2.10 To develop an awareness of all issues around the protection of service users
and to report all concerns in accordance with centre policies.
2.11 To ensure that all health and safety responsibilities are discharged to protect
the health and safety of self, employees and comply with best practice and legal requirements.
2.12 To assist with any other ad hoc duties required as and when the business require them.
3. PERFORMANCE MEASURES
- Quality of relationships with Service Users, families, staff and other professionals, measured by feedback and observation.
- Line Manager- Satisfaction with quality of work produced, competence level, all measured by feedback, performance appraisals and ongoing performance management.
- Development of professional skills measured by enhanced competence and attainment of AAT qualifications.
___________________________________________________________________
- KEY COMPETENCIES
Behavioral
- Attention to detail
- Communication and Influencing
- Literacy and Numeracy
- Team working
- Flexible
- Speed and Accuracy
- Drive to deliver results
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience of accounting is required.
- Ideally candidates have attained or will be working towards an AAT level 4 qualification.
- Experience of Microsoft packages Word & Excel is essential.
- Experience of processing using an Accounting software packages is essential.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to a check by the DBS. The level of check which will apply shall be an “Enhanced” level check. Information about this disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk.
To prevent abuse and implement good practice David Lewis ensures that recruitment practices are robust and rigorous and that all staff employed have up to date and acceptable references, a full and complete employment history, an Enhanced DBS check and a check of the DBS barred lists.
Package Description
Accounts Assistant, Part Time
Salary: £13,416.78 (FTE £22.361.30)
22.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Flexible working hours will be considered, this will discussed at interview
Based Near Alderley Edge, Cheshire, (SK9 7UD) David Lewis is the UK’s largest provider of care, education, assessment and treatment and life skills development for people aged 16 upwards with complex epilepsy, physical and learning disabilities and other neurological conditions.
The Accounts Assistant is a key member of the Finance team working to ensure that the monthly financial results of David Lewis are reported on a consistent and accurate basis.
Due to the small size of the Finance team, you will be involved in the day to day transactions of the ledger accounts including the cashier role and thereby provide support to the other functions within the Finance team.
Main Responsibilities:
- To perform various accounting functions within the Finance Department.
- To process credit card statements.
- To reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- To be proactive in resolving queries by liaising with both internal and external parties.
- To carry out the programme of Internal Audits.
- To assist in reconciling supplier statements.
- To assist with any other ad hoc duties required as and when the business require them.
You will have:
- Previous experience of accounting is required.
- Ideally candidates have attained or will be working towards an AAT level 4 qualification.
- Experience of Microsoft packages Word & Excel is essential.
- Experience of processing using an Accounting software packages is essential.
About us:
We have a successful record of accomplishment built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services
Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.
Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted
We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING
Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.
Adult day opportunities, which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities.
Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual’s needs.
David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.
David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by David Lewis
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