Accounts Assistant

Meadowhead Ltd + Mortonhall & Charterhall

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Status: Full time and permanent (part-time considered)

Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum / Negotiable depending on experience

Benefits: Pension, 28 holidays per annum, training support and free parking

Location: Edinburgh (Office based)

Role

The Accounts Assistant position will be primarily based out of Meadowhead's Company Support Office at the Mortonhall estate office in Edinburgh. Mortonhall is a beautiful country estate and only 4 miles from the heart of Edinburgh. Free staff parking available at both locations. Meadowhead is a privately owned company with a range of enterprises in Berwickshire, East Lothian, Edinburgh & Northumberland.

This appointment offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a small and friendly team in what is a key, stimulating and varied role. We are looking for a positive, reliable and enthusiastic team member to provide support and add value to the business. The successful candidate will naturally pay close attention to detail and have excellent time management and organisational skills. The role involves working closely with various offices at Mortonhall and elsewhere; strong communications skills are essential, be it face-to-face, on the telephone or online e.g. MS Teams.

Appropriate training will be offered where required.

Responsibilities

The purpose of the role of Accounts Assistant is to provide day to day support to the Finance and Administration Manager and Assistant Accountant in order that the full finance analysis, compliance and reporting requirements are met on behalf of the businesses. The Accounts Assistant is responsible for the accurate and efficient implementation of the finance systems and processes. The Accounts Assistant will help drive forward Meadowhead holiday park leisure business and other associated enterprises.

Core deliverables

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  Upload and review of daily income reconciliations
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  Monthly holiday home deposit reconciliation
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  Processing of purchase invoices, ensuring accurate coding with appropriate authorisations
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  Processing of bank payments and receipts
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  Bank and loan reconciliations
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  Monthly journals
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  Debtors & creditors control keeping relevant team members informed of any outstanding sums, including weekly debtors report and maintaining good credit control on all accounts
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  Preparing and submitting customer invoices
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  Filing of records and archiving
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  Producing analysis reports when required
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  Any other duties that may reasonably be requested of you

  Person Specification

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  Excellent computer skills and the ability to pick up new software quickly
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  Knowledge of Xero accounting software may be advantageous
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  Articulate with strong verbal and written communication skills
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  The ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels
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  Driven, proactive and motivated
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  Flexible “can do” attitude and an excellent team player
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  Self-motivated and able to use own initiative
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  Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
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  Ideally holds a full and clean driving licence

Closing date Friday 8th May