Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our small Finance team. This role will provide support and assistance to the Finance Department, ensuring financial routines are completed in a timely and effective manner. Accountabilities include responsibility for the computerised Purchase & Sales Ledger system in addition to preparing shops, petty cash and credit card analysis. Main duties of the job AAT part qualified or previous experience of Purchase and Sales Ledger, you will have excellent Excel skills and good time management to meet financial deadlines. You will be self-motivated to work autonomously and manage your own workload, working flexibly to provide cover to the team as necessary. Knowledge of a Sage Accounting System would be desirable. In return for your skills and experience, you can expect: To join a supportive and caring team Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 35 days pro rata (inclusive of statutory and bank holidays) Free onsite parking at the Hospice Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme Enhanced maternity, adoption and sick pay provision Ongoing commitment to education and professional development Blue Light Card discounts (with membership) Excellent on-site subsidised catering facilities Access to Employee Assistance Programme This appointment is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check About us Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care within the Milton Keynes area. We offer 24 hour / seven days a week palliative care to people who have advanced disease, caring for people in our Inpatient Unit which accommodates 15 patients and the local community. Our person-centred care is delivered with compassion and respect for peoples wishes.We have an expanding Therapeutic & Wellbeing service offering Psychological Wellbeing, Social Care, Physiotherapy, Occupational and Complementary Therapy. Our dedicated Business Development teams and retail portfolio of shops raise vital funds to deliver this care. Interviews may take place ahead of the final closing date, as applications are received, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £22,000 to £25,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0365-25-0005 Job locations Milton Road Willen Village Milton Keynes MK15 9AB Job description Job responsibilities Key Accountabilities: Responsible for computerised Purchase and Sales Ledger system. Purchases processing and paying all authorised purchase invoices using Sage 200 liaison with suppliers/budget holders regarding invoice queries checking the purchase ledger balances to supplier statements before payment creating cheque or BACS payments for approval and authorisation reconciling creditors at the end of each month Sales create and process sales invoices through Sage 200 responsible for credit control reconcile debtors at the end of each month Cashier duties to count and prepare daily banking of all cash and cheques, ensuring reconciliation to daily cash received sheets. Reconcile Daily Cash sheets to Bank Statement and post figures using SAGE 200. To analyse and prepare using Excel spreadsheets Petty Cash expenditure Company Credit Card & Staff Expenses Analysis. Any other relevant duties as requested. Job description Job responsibilities Key Accountabilities: Responsible for computerised Purchase and Sales Ledger system. Purchases processing and paying all authorised purchase invoices using Sage 200 liaison with suppliers/budget holders regarding invoice queries checking the purchase ledger balances to supplier statements before payment creating cheque or BACS payments for approval and authorisation reconciling creditors at the end of each month Sales create and process sales invoices through Sage 200 responsible for credit control reconcile debtors at the end of each month Cashier duties to count and prepare daily banking of all cash and cheques, ensuring reconciliation to daily cash received sheets. Reconcile Daily Cash sheets to Bank Statement and post figures using SAGE 200. To analyse and prepare using Excel spreadsheets Petty Cash expenditure Company Credit Card & Staff Expenses Analysis. Any other relevant duties as requested. Person Specification Qualifications Essential AAT part qualified or previous experience of Purchase and Sales Ledger Experience Essential Experience of Purchase and Sales Ledger Desirable Knowledge of a Sage Accounting System would be desirable Person Specification Qualifications Essential AAT part qualified or previous experience of Purchase and Sales Ledger Experience Essential Experience of Purchase and Sales Ledger Desirable Knowledge of a Sage Accounting System would be desirable Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Willen Hospice Address Milton Road Willen Village Milton Keynes MK15 9AB Employer's website https://www.willen-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)