Senior Accounts Administrator

Senior Accounts Administrator – £28,000 and up to £31,000pa after probationary period –

Central Edinburgh EH1 2ER

The Role

Are you proficient in various accounting software, particularly Xero, and comfortable navigating VAT and payroll obligations? Can you confidently handle cash flow management, daily banking operations, online payments, and reconcile accounts with precision? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

The role of a Senior Accounts Administrator is pivotal within the organisation, requiring a combination of technical expertise, financial acumen, and administrative proficiency. This position is not just about numbers; it's about ensuring the financial health and stability of the company through meticulous financial management, compliance with regulations, and strategic planning.

If you're ready to take on this rewarding and challenging role, we encourage you to apply today.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee client billing, time recording, debtors and work in progress control using Star Practice Management.
• Cash flow management for the company and to supply information as required to the company’s bankers.
• Daily bankings and bank payments using online banking, bank account reconciliation.
• Credit control and debt collection.
• General bookkeeping tasks using Excel and Xero.
• Approve and pay invoices, keep tight cost control, petty cash control using Xero.
• Monthly trial balance, profit and loss account and balance sheet using Xero.
• Monthly statistics reports and analysis using Star Practice Management and Excel.
• Monthly payroll using Sage and submit annual returns using HMRC online.
• VAT return using Xero
• Prepare and update budgets and cash flow forecasts using Excel.
• Negotiate and organise company’s finance and funding arrangements and professional indemnity insurance cover.
• Assist with completion and submission of company annual compliance return as required by the company’s regulatory body ICAS.
• Oversee client bank accounts, carry out client money transactions and ensure compliance with the ICAS clients’ money regulations.

The Company

Founded in 1979, Jeffrey Crawford & Co is firmly established in Edinburgh as a premier Taxation and Registered Auditor practice. We provide a comprehensive range of services including taxation, audit, accountancy and financial advice.

Our taxation department offers expertise across a broad spectrum of taxes, both domestic and international while our accountancy department offers audit services, business start-up services outsourcing arrangements and general business advice.

The Person

• Experience in an accountancy background, with fluent English language skills both written and spoken.
• An aptitude for cash flow management
• Knowledge of accounting software (preferably Xero) for accounts preparation.
• Experience and knowledge of VAT and payroll within an accountancy environment.

As long as you are a quick learner, instruction and support can be given to get you up and running with any packages that you have not yet had direct experience of.

If you are keen on joining this exciting, forward-thinking company and taking the next step in your career, then please click the apply now button to find out more.