GREEN WILLOW FUNERALS
WE ARE HIRING
Assistant Accountant
Permanent Full Time
Based at Eclipse House, Birchgrove, Cardiff
We have an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Accountant with Green Willow Funerals.
We have been established for over 25 years, with 6 dedicated funeral directors, we are one of the largest funeral directors across South Wales operating from 5 locations based across Cardiff, Dinas Powys, and Newport. As a social enterprise, we donate our profits to our charity commission registered Shareholder, Cardiff YMCA Trust, which grants donations to fund local community projects in the area.
Objectives of the role
Support the business by providing financial support, ensuring all accounting systems are updated in real-time with accurate data which has been correctly accounted for. The role involves the whole finance function.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
These also include:
* Assists the Finance Manager with all Balance Sheet Reconciliations to be completed within the company's Deadlines.
* Assist the Finance Manager in the completion of the Month End and Management Accounts Finance Reports within the company's finance deadline.
* Ensures that all sales are raised by the end of the month and subsequently reconciliation is performed accurately.
* Preparation and posting of monthly journals to the ledger (payroll, depreciation, prepayments, accruals, etc)
* Bank Statements and Credit Cards reconciliations.
* Daily processing and oversight of all financial transactions to the accounting system, including purchase invoices/ sales transactions/ cash/cheques in and out, ensuring the system is in real-time by the end of each day.
* Monthly review of company stock levels to ensure the figures reported are appropriate. Liaising and participating with Operations with stock takes and reconciliations at month end.
* Performs payment runs.
* Assist the Finance Manager in ensuring that financial management and control are always maintained throughout the company.
* Assist the Finance Manager in any reasonable ad hoc projects as required.
* Undertakes training to ensure accounting knowledge is up to date.
* Recommends process improvement to minimise errors and develop automation in repetitive processes.
* Must assist the Finance Manager to ensure finance-related deadlines and targets are met.
Requirements
* Minimum of 2 years working in an Accounts Department
* Qualified or studying towards a relevant accountancy qualification is essential; qualified by experience will be considered
* Excellent IT skills and extensive experience using Adobe and Microsoft packages, especially advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot Tables, etc.)
* Experience working with XERO accounting packages.
* Strong reconciliation skills and high attention to detail are required, and the ability to remain focused under pressure.
* Operates with a high attention to detail and works proactively to deliver excellence in all areas of work.
* Excellent communication skills when dealing with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders. Able to communicate effectively externally and internally with the team.
* Works collaboratively and can prioritise your workload effectively and remain solutions-focused
* Positive and Can-do attitude.
* Must be able to work effectively and effectively in a busy environment.
Benefits
· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (Increasing after 5 years' service)
· Death in service
· Pension
· Long Service Award
· Company Sick pay
· Development and training
· Simply Health – cashback scheme
Green Willow Funerals is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
Work Location: In person