Job @ Peacock: Accounts Assistant

13 September 2007

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant. Reporting to the Finance and Admin Manager, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for accurate financial record keeping, reception cover relief and ad hoc administrative duties.
Applicants should have a sound knowledge of manual book - keeping. Experience with Word and Excel would be advantageous. Training in the SAGE computer system will be given.

Application Details
Send a CV with covering letter along with the names and contact details of two referees.
Peacock visual arts
21 Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5BQ

Alison Kennedy – alison@peacockvisualarts.co.uk

Closing date for applications - Friday 5th October 2007
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 17th October 2007

Vacancy details

Salary
£13923 p.a.

Aim
To assist the finance & admin manager in ensuring the effective financial, administrative, operational and personnel management of Peacock Visual Arts

Reports to
Finance & admin manager

Key duties
Log and match purchase invoices
Pay suppliers
Invoicing
Issue statements
Reconcile income with sales and make up bank deposits
Maintain cash books
Calculate bank balance weekly
Maintain effective office filing systems
Provide daily lunch reception cover
Arrange regular testing of fire alarms and escape procedures
Open mail
Frank mail
Assist with stocktake
To provide any other support as may be necessary to the finance & admin manager in ensuring the operational effectiveness of the organisation

Skills, knowledge and experience
Sound knowledge of manual book-keeping
Ability to pay attention to detail
Confidentiality and discretion required
Ability to work to deadlines
Must be a team player
High level of communication & interpersonal skills
Must be computer literate

Experience of standard software packages desirable e.g. Word, Excel SAGE Line 50 knowledge welcome but not essential as training will be given