To work closely with the General Manager to provide high quality support within the finance department. Suited for someone seeking a long-term role in a supportive, flexible and family friendly work environment with scope for progression and taking on more responsibility. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Purchase Ledger: input and maintain supplier information on Sage/Xero, responsible for authorisation of payments by Senior Management, preparation of weekly payment runs for review & sending monthly remittances Sales Ledger: input and maintain customer information on Sage/Xero, raise sales invoices & credit notes for all departments in accordance with deadlines Petty cash: banking of cash and cheques, monthly petty cash counts & reconciliations for review Responsible for credit control in accordance with policy, including chasing outstanding debts and monthly debtor reporting Responsible for monthly income & recharge reporting for review Monitoring, processing and approving of daily bank transactions and regular reconciliation of all bank accounts Assisting with finance related queries, filing & other finance and administration tasks as deemed appropriate to the post Assist and support project to move the Scotts accounting system from Sage to Xero Person Specification: AAT qualification or qualified by experience of working within a finance department Working knowledge and experience using Xero and Excel Very good knowledge of all areas of accounting and cash flow management Fluent in English (both written and spoken) Ability to work under pressure & meet deadlines Excellent communication skills Calm, patient and professional demeanor DBS check Willing to work at the office site with only one day per week remote working Own vehicle for commute due to location Company Benefits: Pension Free parking Paid annual leave starting at 22 days pro rata Paid sickness (after qualifying period) Wellbeing support programme We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Posts subject to pre-employment checks and enhanced DBS. We are an equal opportunities employer and would particularly welcome applications from under represented groups. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date should we find a suitable candidate. If you do not receive a response from us by 14 days after the closing date you should assume you have not been successful on this occasion.