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Bookkeeper & Personal Assistant

Are you an experienced bookkeeper looking for a varied part-time role with flexibility over your daily working hours? W.J. & M. Mash Limited is a long-established, family-owned business with interests spanning farming, property and Bovingdon Airfield Studios.We are looking for a capable, organised and dependable Bookkeeper & Personal Assistant to take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll and business administration while providing practical support to the Managing Director.This could be an excellent opportunity for someone local who wants meaningful part-time work, plenty of variety and a working pattern that can accommodate commitments outside work. You will also benefit from a substantial handover period before the maternity leave begins.Why consider this opportunity? Approximately 20 hours per weekFlexibility to agree practical daily start and finish timesA varied role across finance, property, farming and general business administrationA substantial handover periodA friendly, informal and practical working environmentThe opportunity to take ownership within a long-established family business The role You will combine hands-on bookkeeping and payroll administration with PA support for the Managing Director and wider administrative assistance across the family business.Your responsibilities will include: Managing purchase and sales ledgersProcessing supplier and customer invoices, payments, expenses and prepaid cardsMaintaining accurate financial records and completing reconciliationsPreparing VAT returnsProcessing monthly payroll, including PAYE, National Insurance and pension requirementsMonitoring outstanding invoices and supporting cash collectionLiaising with employees, suppliers, customers and external advisers on routine finance mattersOrganising appointments, meetings, correspondence, travel and logistics for the Managing DirectorTracking deadlines and following up agreed actionsSupporting property matters alongside the outsourced property managerMaintaining farming recordsAssisting with ad hoc projects across the business About you You will be accurate, dependable and comfortable taking ownership within an owner-managed business where priorities can change and common sense matters.Salary and benefits £40k (full time equivalent)25 days' annual leave, pro-rated for part-time hours, plus bank holidaysWorkplace pension with a 3% employer contribution based on qualifying earnings and a minimum 5% employee contributionApproximately 20 hours per week across four or five daysScope to agree mutually workable daily start and finish timesA friendly, informal and practical working environmentA substantial handover period before the maternity leave begins You will need: Practical bookkeeping or accounts administration experienceExperience managing ledgers, invoicing, payments and reconciliationsExperience preparing VAT returns and processing payrollConfidence using Sage 50 and Excel or other spreadsheetsStrong organisational skills and attention to detailThe ability to work independently and manage changing prioritiesClear and personable communication skillsComplete discretion when handling confidential information Previous PA or executive support experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Farming experience is also not required, although an interest in learning about the wider farming and property business would be welcomed.  How to apply Please send your CV and a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience, availability and preferred working patternWork will be conducted in the site offices at Grove Lane.No recruiters please! ....Read more...

Accounts Apprentice

Duties will be introduced gradually and explained fully as part of training. The duties below are grouped under four headings that reflect the main areas of the finance team. This list is not exhaustive and may be adjusted as the role and the wider function develop. Purchase and sales ledger Enter invoices and payments accurately onto the accounting software Process purchase invoices and check them against orders and delivery notes Process sales invoices and send them to customers on time Help to answer supplier and customer queries about invoices and payments Banking and credit control Help with bank reconciliations, checking that transactions match bank statements Support the credit control process, including chasing overdue payments under guidance Keep accurate, up to date financial records and filing systems Reporting and month end Prepare and update spreadsheets in Excel to support reporting Support the team with month end and year end preparation, including audit requests Carry out ad hoc analysis and reporting as asked by the finance team Handle general finance administration, including scanning, filing and data checks Learning and development Attend all AAT training days and complete coursework and assessments on time Apply learning from the course to day to day work in the finance team Meet regularly with the line manager and training provider to review progress Shared responsibilities These apply to every role. Work safely at all times, follow health and safety procedures, and report hazards, near misses and incidents promptly Report any concern about the welfare or safety of a colleague immediately, in line with company procedure Embed equality, diversity and inclusion in everything the role touches, and challenge discrimination, bullying and harassment wherever it is encountered Keep accurate, complete and timely records, and meet audit, confidentiality and data protection requirements Treat information about colleagues, clients and suppliers as confidential and handle it lawfully Take part in training and development, and keep skills and knowledge current Act as a professional ambassador for WGC Ltd and the wider group, and follow company policies and procedures at all times Training:The Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard includes 6 AAT exams. The knowledge units will be delivered online through day release. AAT Modules are as follows: Introduction to Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit) Principles of Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit) Management Accounting Techniques Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements Business Awareness Tax Processes for Business Training Outcome:Opportunity to progress into a full time role with the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.Employer Description:WGC Ltd is a facilities management company established in 1974. WGC operates at over 400 client locations across England, Scotland and Wales and employs nearly 6,000 colleagues. The largest division provides hotel housekeeping and other services to 260 hotels. The Accounts Apprentice role sits within the finance team at WGC Ltd and covers the purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, banking and management reporting. The role provides practical experience across the finance department while the postholder works towards the AAT Level 3 qualification as part of their apprenticeship. No previous experience in finance is required. Training is provided on the job and alongside AAT study, so that practical skills and formal qualifications are built together. Responsibility increases over time as skills and experience develop, and the role provides a structured first step into a career in accounting or finance.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5:30pm, with an hour for lunch.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative ....Read more...