Accountact
Timeplan are currently looking for a qualified AAT/ACCA Accountant to join a School Trust in Reading.
This is a full time position.
Salary: Circa 45,000 pa - negotiable.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm with an hour for lunch. There may be some flexibility for hybrid working during the school holidays.
Holiday: You will receive 20 days' annual leave (pro-rated in your first year, depending on when you join us) plus Bank Holidays (5.6 weeks in total). You will be required to attend INSET days and fulfil any duties at the end of term as discussed with the Head of Finance.
Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations, this role assists with the smooth and successful management of the school's finances and will act as cover for the Head of Finance (when absent). The Accountant (Tax and Treasury Specialist) (the 'Accountant') is an experienced and professional accountant, part qualified, or qualified by experience, with a good knowledge of tax. You will have understanding of the full range of financial functions, including budgeting, management accounts, statutory accounts, purchase and sales ledger work and financial regulation, as well as a thorough understanding of VAT rules and regulations and a willingness to be involved in payroll administration and charity legislation. You will have very strong attention to detail and work efficiently, co-operatively and effectively, with staff individually and as part of a team, and be able to communicate professionally at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
1. VAT and Tax:
o Accurate production and submission of monthly VAT Returns to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), reconciled to the General Ledger.
o Ensure all VAT reclaimable from HMRC is received and reconciled.
o Ensure VAT due to be paid to HMRC is paid on a timely basis and correctly reconciled.
o Submit Voluntary Disclosures to HMRC for errors above the threshold for adjustment within the VAT Return.
o Administer pro-forma invoices, ensuring valid VAT invoices are included in the VAT Return.
o Assist with VAT advice to the Director of Finance and Operations.
2. Banking, Invoicing and Accounts:
o Daily bank reconciliations.
o Purchase order processing.
o Processing and paying invoices, staff expense claims and Barclaycard transactions.
o Maintaining the purchase ledger and supplier statement reconciliations.
o Processing termly parent invoices promptly.
3. Month End and Financial Processes:
o Prepare historic cashflow statement.
o Maintain the fixed asset register.
o Preparation of budget reports.
o Assist with financial year end procedures.
4. Statutory Returns and Financial Reporting:
o Complete statutory returns.
o Help facilitate the financial audit.
o Preparation of financial models for strategic planning.
5. Payroll:
o Submit monthly payroll changes to Payroll Management.
o Co-ordinate with pension providers.
6. General:
o Filing of finance paperwork and archiving.
o Assisting teachers with trip costing.
o Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations with day-to-day finance procedures.
Other: The above is only an outline of the tasks and responsibilities of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by your line manager. This job description may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and school.
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