Accounts Assistant- GL52 8SA

Badham Pharmacy is a family owned chain of 27 pharmacies across Gloucestershire and Bristol, serving patients since 1940, and with a long history of exceptional patient-centred care.

We are recruiting for an experienced accounts assistant at our Bishops Cleeve head office. This is a full time role working 39 hours a week Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00pm and Friday 08:30-16:00pm, however we would be willing to consider part time applicants or job share

To be successful in the role we need someone with the following attributes and skills: -

A can do outcome focused attitude and approach, resourceful and works to make things happen
A relentless drive to improve performance and deliver outstanding results through efficient and effective ways of working
First class administrative skills and confidence with using technology
Experience of Sage 200 preferred
Confidence in using excel, and in using formulas such a sumif and vlookup and graphs
A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
A creative and analytical thinking style, applying tenacity in the face of obstacles
A pro-active approach to work and problem solving, and the ability to spot and deal with issues as they occur
A high level of personal integrity, who displays respect and empathy for others and is consistent, open and honest

The role will cover a broad range of tasks, including but not limited to the following:

Prepare monthly VAT returns
Office National Statistics reports
Support the Head of Finance to ensure accurate and timely monthly Management accounts:
Run various reports from various sources and perform calculations in excel
Post various monthly journals
Prepare analysis of costs

Support the monthly payroll together with an experienced payroll assistant (experience of payroll would be beneficial, but not essential)
Support the preparation of the annual budget
Support the Head of Finance in the annual audit
Preparation of payment runs
Prepare and post imports for sales and locum invoices

The role, whilst being part of a team of 8, will enable the successful candidate to organise and control their own work schedule. The working hours can be flexible and reflect a suitable work-life balance.

The package will include:

Rate of pay GBP15.33 per hour dependent on level of experience
Company contributory pension scheme
5.8 weeks holiday (pro rata)
Free staff car parking
Opportunities to undertake work related training
Shop related discounts

Please apply online and upload a covering letter that demonstrates the above attributes .

We expect this to be a popular position therefore we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the closing date. Please only apply if you are able to work the hours stated above

Badham Pharmacy is an equal opportunities employer, embracing diversity among our teams and we encourage applications from all.