Main Purpose of Job:
To deal with all finance matters in accordance with the Society’s policies and procedures and as directed by the Finance Manager, accurately recording and reporting the Society’s financial transactions and supporting internal and external stakeholders.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Maintain the Society’s sales ledger including processing all receipts and ensuring all payments against invoices are carried out accurately, working closely with colleagues to deal with all queries efficiently and effectively, and ensuring that daily receipts are banked promptly
Reviewing aged sales & purchase ledgers on a monthly basis, ensuring that all balances are correct.
Maintain the Society’s purchase ledger, working closely with colleagues to deal with all queries efficiently and effectively, and preparing payments for the different payment methods used at the Society.
Carrying out company credit card analysis and posting to IRIS Exchequer
Maintain the Petty cash, ensuring that all payments and receipts are posted to Exchequer and that petty cash is reconciled and topped up at month end
Assist in the preparation of other reports and in supporting other activities as requested, eg bank reconciliation, control accounts etc.
Carry out any other administrative and other tasks as necessary to maintain an efficient finance team.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:
Fully numerate without a total reliance on calculation aids, ie able to spot whether a total is likely to be accurate or not, and understand where errors may have been made in order to rectify them quickly and efficiently
At least two years’ experience of working in finance, with experience of working a range of different aspects of finance department work, such as sales or purchase ledger, petty cash, banking, payroll and expenses processing etc, knowledge of accounting systems / packages and good technical accounting and analytical skills, and the ability to understand and produce creditor and debtors listing
Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience of customer liaison and support
Attitude of personal responsibility and accountability and a flexible and ‘can do’ attitude towards the workplace, with a commitment to continuous improvement both personally and for the team/organisation
Ability to work to deadlines and anticipate and resolve problems within the scope of the role, referring issues to a more senior colleague in a timely fashion where necessary
Awareness of, and commitment to compliance with, other legislative frameworks which affect organisations, eg health & safety, data protection, equality and diversity

Desirable:
Experience of working within accounts within a charitable organisation
Accountancy/book-keeping qualification
Some understanding of VAT or PAYE

General:
The work in the department requires high levels of accuracy and speed to meet the requirements of clients and regulators. Co-operation across the department is essential to maintain the quality of work. Normal hours are 9.00 – 17.00. However, occasionally there may be a requirement to work outside of these hours.

Application Details:
Please click on APPLY NOW below for full details, then apply with a CV and covering letter and send this to Dawn James pa@istd.org

Closing Date: 3rd April, 2015