SEED – Support and Education for Eating Disorders
Breathe (Therapeutic Treatment for Eating Disorders)
PART-TIME BOOKKEEPING POST
Hours : 16 – 25 per week
Rate of pay : negotiable dependant on experience (maximum £10 per hour)
Status : self-employed with a view to contracted employment
S.E.E.D and Breathe are sister, social enterprise, not for profit organisations offering individualised treatment packages and support, advice, information and training for people with eating disorders, their carers, health professionals and the local community etc.
As part of growth and restructuring within the organisations, an opportunity has now arisen for a meticulous Bookkeeper to take over the accounts function of the businesses. If you're looking for a challenge and a role that stretches your abilities - then we want to hear from you. With the autonomy to manage your own workload your daily duties will be varied with your main aim being to oversee the company finances and keep financial records.
With a committed and flexible attitude, hours would be arranged accordingly but we are looking for a commitment of at least 16 hours (one working day must be Wednesday).
Requirements of the Post:
· To maintain financial spreadsheets and prepare the accounts
· Monitoring of multiple funding streams and budgets
· To undertake bank reconciliations and payroll
· To help maintain and develop the financial administrative systems for SEED/Breathe
· To liaise with the company accountant and HMRC
· Control of multiple bank accounts including paying in and monthly reconciliations
· Post invoices and receipts to Sage, set up new client accounts, etc
· Full credit control including dealing with client queries, chasing late payments etc..
· Dealing with employee & volunteer expense claims
· Handling and reconciliation of petty cash
· To undertake other administrative tasks as required by the Directors
Key Traits:
We are looking for a self-motivated, efficient, amiable person who is able to work on their own initiative. This is an all round role which would suit somebody who has experience of running an accounts function by themselves, is able to work to deadlines, assume responsibility and is keen to work as part of a close and friendly team in this caring business.
Applicants will have:
· Computerised Sage bookkeeping (Sage 50 Accounts Plus) and Excel experience
· Excellent software skills including data entry, Outlook and Internet
· Proven payroll and credit control experience
· Previous experience of a similar bookkeeping position and a knowledge of company financial structures
· Accounts administrative experience, good inter-personal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Experience of working to deadlines and achieving outcomes.
· Customer service experience
· An ability to work on own initiative and problem solve
· A confident and professional phone manner
· An ability to work independently
Applications:
To apply, please email help@breathe-therapy.co.uk or telephone 01772 895263 for an application form.
To discuss this opportunity, please telephone Lynne on 01772 895263.
Deadline for Applications: 4.00pm on Friday 22 July. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.
