Accounts Assistant

Purpose

Core Responsibilities

To review and post the credit card returns submitted to ensure compliance with the Credit Card and Expenses policies

To review and process the petty cash and cheque returns on a weekly basis.

To support with the processing of purchase invoices and set up of new supplier accounts as requested.

To conduct monthly desktop audit checks of the original returns and report any areas of concern to the line manager

To carry out relevant month end procedures in line with departmental timescales

To assist with financial training of managers and administrators as required

To carry out on-site internal audits as directed, report on finding and to support the actions identified in the report

To manage the finance team mailboxes allocated – organising, handling, and responding to emails as appropriate

To meet allocated monthly KPI’

To resolve queries with internal and external stakeholders.

To undertake any other tasks as reasonably requested

Skills/Knowledge

Proven general accounting experience (AR/AP, cash, bank).

Knowledge of double entry book keeping.

Must be computer literate and have experience of Agresso Business World and an extensive knowledge of Microsoft Packages with an advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets including the use of advanced Excel functions.

Ability to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, customers and others

Good time management.

Good communication and organisation skill.

Ability to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, customers and others.

Keen attention to detail with a methodical approach. Well organised, task orientated and able to co-ordinate a range of activities. Able to prioritise and deliver to tight timescales.

Friendly and personable but confident to asks questions, challenge and seek clarification when required.

Able to work on own initiative in a pro-active matter.

A member of or willing to study towards a relevant accounting qualification such as AAT or ACCA.

Your Rewards

• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
• We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.

About Phoenix Futures

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.

Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.

We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing.

We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.