Senior Accounts Administrator

Senior Accounts Administrator

Location: Central Edinburgh EH1 2ER
Salary £28,000 and up to £31,000pa after probationary period
Contract: Full Time, Office based, Permanent (flexible working may be considered)
Benefits: Opportunities for study and CPD are encouraged!

Are you looking to join a well-established and mature team?

Do you have several years of relevant experience in cash flow management, daily banking operations, payroll and VAT obligations using various accounting software packages in particular Xero?

If so, we have an exciting Accounts Administrator opportunity for you!

The role of Senior Accounts Administrator is pivotal within the organisation, requiring a combination of technical expertise, financial acumen, and administrative proficiency.

This position is not just about numbers; it's about ensuring the financial health and stability of the company through meticulous financial management, compliance with regulations, and strategic planning.

Our role offers the chance to utilise your extensive knowledge and experience in a setting that values steady, consistent and reliable systems.

If you're ready to take on this rewarding and challenging role, we encourage you to apply today!

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Accounts Administrator position:

• Oversee client billing, time recording, debtors and work in progress control using Star Practice Management.
• Cash flow management for the company and supply of information as required by the company s bankers.
• Daily bankings and bank payments using online banking, bank account reconciliation.
• Credit control and debt collection.
• General bookkeeping tasks using Excel and Xero.
• Approve and pay invoices, keep tight cost control, petty cash control all using Xero.
• Monthly trial balance, profit and loss account and balance sheet using Xero.
• Monthly statistics reports and analysis using Star Practice Management and Excel.
• Monthly payroll using Sage and submit annual returns using HMRC online.
• VAT return using Xero
• Prepare and update budgets and cash flow forecasts using Excel.
• Negotiate and organise company s finance and funding arrangements and professional indemnity insurance cover.
• Assist with completion and submission of company annual compliance return as required
• by the company s regulatory body ICAS.
• Oversee client bank accounts, carry out client money transactions and ensure compliance with the ICAS clients money regulations.

The Company

Founded in 1979, Jeffrey Crawford & Co is firmly settled in Edinburgh as a premier Taxation and Registered Auditor practice.

Our well-established team provide a comprehensive range of services for the most part to owner managed businesses and individuals including taxation, audit, VAT, accountancy and financial advice.

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

• Several years of experience in an accountancy background, with fluent English language skills both written and spoken.
• An aptitude for cash flow management
• Knowledge of accounting software (preferably Xero) for accounts preparation
• Hands on experience and knowledge of VAT and payroll
• Familiarity with Star Practice Management or similar time and fees software would be advantageous
• Commitment to the position, the firm and its goals

A handover period of several weeks will be available to give the successful candidate enough time to become familiar with the tasks, responsibilities and software packages utilised in this role!

If you like the sound of the above and feel you could fit in well to this role, then click on APPLY today!

(Please note that due to the holiday period our response may not be immediate).

No agencies please.