Accounts Assistant

Recruiting for an Accounts Assistant.

Hever Castle is a premier tourist destination in England, renowned for its rich history, stunning gardens, and modern amenities. Located in Kent, this majestic castle was once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, in addition to its historical significance, Hever Castle is famous for its award-winning gardens. These meticulously designed landscapes feature Italian-style gardens, lakes, mazes, and seasonal blooms, making it a visual delight throughout the year.

Hever Castle also serves as an event space, hosting weddings, corporate functions, and special occasions, with versatile rooms and outdoor settings. Visitors can enjoy its retail outlets, restaurants, and cafés offering locally sourced food. The estate includes a golf club for those interested in sports and leisure and for those wishing for a longer stay we provide 5-star bed and breakfast accommodation.

Perks & Benefits:

• Salary £27,000 to £29,000 pa DOE
• Contracted hours 37.5
• Pension scheme
• Complimentary tickets for family and friends
• Subsidised catering
• Discount from our retail outlets
• Complimentary golf on the 9-hole course

Overview of Role:

The role of an Accounts Assistant that supports the Head of Finance involves a variety of financial and administrative tasks. The position is pivotal in ensuring the smooth functioning of the finance department and maintaining the company's financial integrity whilst supporting cashiers and customer facing staff, team members.

Teamwork is essential, so an adaptable approach to work and a collaborative nature is key to working effectively with colleagues across all departments.

• Ensuring that financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Reconciliation of all receipts and banking, ensuring that all payments received are correctly recorded in the accounting system.
• Reconciliation of bank statements with company records to ensure that all transactions are accurate.
• Supporting month end procedures, reporting and stocktaking.
• Maintaining the Purchase Ledger, recording all purchases and expenses.
• Ensuring that suppliers' invoices are properly filed and accounted for.
• Supplier Payments, scheduling and processing payments to suppliers based on the agreed-upon terms.
• Liaising with suppliers to handle payment inquiries and maintain good relationships.
• Processing Payroll and ensuring personnel data is current.
• Credit Control, managing and monitoring the company's credit control processes, ensuring that customers pay invoices on time.
• Supporting day-to-day administrative tasks such as filing, answering phones, and managing correspondence.
• Ensuring a smooth flow of operations in the office by helping with ad hoc tasks.

About You:

• A minimum of 1 years' experience working in Accounts
• Preferred experience with Sage and Sage Payroll.
• Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Excel.
• Be within a 45-minute commute by car of Hever Castle