Are you looking for a new job within a business who cares about your career, wellbeing and development? Yes
Are you a qualified or part qualified AAT candidate? Yes
Then this may be the job for you!
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Fees Ledger and Payroll Clerk for a well-established forward-thinking client. You will ensure that all accounting processes within the ledgers are implemented to meet the termly timetable of billing customers and to record and monitor payments and receipts and follow up on aged debtors.
Main Duties:
You will be working in the Finance Department as part of a team who provide all areas of accounting and payroll for the organisation.
- Manage all aspects of the fee invoice preparation process ensuring accuracy and timely sending via email.
- Liaise with staff to ensure correct charging of extras.
- Preparation and submission of termly and monthly Direct Debit collections.
- Maintenance of the bank account relating to sales and bank reconciliation.
- Keep detailed records of Entrance and Overseas Deposits on a spreadsheet.
- Provide Fees in Advance (FALS) quotes and correspondence for customers.
- Manage queries concerning fees, extras and fees in lieu bills.
- Administer the deposit refunds.
- Provide fees and billing reports and analysis for the Finance Manager.
- Update the Sales Ledger to ensure that the fees bank account postings and reconciliations are up to date, accurate and performed in a timely manner.
- Manage journals related to the Fee Ledger.
- Perform monthly reconciliations and closing of the Fees Ledger to ensure control within the Nominal Ledgers.
- Liaise with Admissions on payments of registration fees and deposits.
- Setting up direct debits for new customers.
- Administer the Fees Refund scheme.
- Regular analysis of fees, bursaries and debtor balances.
- Prepare and issue appropriate debtor communication documents on behalf of the Director of Finance.
- Manage and report the bad and doubtful debt provision.
- Prepare and report on the weekly debtor listing to the Director of Finance.
- Communication with overdue debtors both verbally and in writing.
- Running the monthly payroll on Access
- Processing monthly payments such as HMRC and Pensions
Skills & Qualifications:
- Sound knowledge of bookkeeping.
- Experience of sales ledger.
- Experience of working in a highly demanding and busy finance department producing invoices and responsibility for recording revenue.
- Ability to learn and use specialist accounting software
- Excellent communication skills
- A team player, willing to support other members of the team as necessary.
The ideal candidate will be part of fully AAT qualified, have a high level of computer and numerical literacy, including packages such as Excel and Word. Previous experience of the education/charities sector is desirable
This is an integral role for our client, and they are looking to interview people as soon as possible. If you are interested in this role and would like to hear more and potentially be submitted, please apply now and we can arrange a call.