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Job Title: Accounts Assistant – 1 year fixed term contract with possibility to extend subject to funding
Responsible To: Finance Manager - Krystyna Sycamore
Location: Based in Whitstable with occasional travel to other projects in Kent.
Job Purpose: To assist with day to day delivery of financial obligations
Hours: Part Time – 3 days per week – days worked to be agreed by line manager or full time with other general administration duties built into the role.
Annual salary: £20,000 pro rata if part time Mileage at 40p per mile
Annual leave: 25 days per annum, plus Bank Holidays (pro rata if part time)



Who are we:

We are Red Zebra, a charity providing a wide variety of services across Kent. We believe in creating stronger communities by supporting people and organisations living and working in the community. We are passionate about improving services, increasing access to services and promoting parity of opportunity for everyone. This is an exciting time to join us as we are rebranding and refocusing on what matters to us and more importantly the communities we work in. This is a new role and much needed due to our continued growth.

Who are we looking for?

You must be an enthusiastic team player who is a creative problem solver, demonstrates initiative and with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. A willingness to get on and succeed is an absolute must. You must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to talk to people on any level in a variety of settings.

More about the role:

The ideal candidate will have a finance or accounts background including bookkeeping experience, within a public or professional service based environment. Strong numeric and administrative skills and attention to detail are essential, together with competency on databases and Excel and good time-management ability. This is a very good opportunity to develop an interesting new position and make it your own.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists Finance Officer in day-to-day financial tasks
• Assists in processing of Suppliers invoices and payments
• Maintains stock lists and orders office supplies as needed
• Assists in Customer invoicing
• Processing staff expenses
• Maintains accurate records for employee holiday requests
• Manages outgoing post and records data on special deliveries
• Photocopies and files appropriate documents as needed
• Office Petty Cash control

Accounts Assistant skills and qualifications:

• Intermediate knowledge of IT is essential - word, spreadsheet and PowerPoint
• Experience and proficiency in using accounting software – preferably QuickBooks and experience of working in an equivalent role
• Be a friendly and team player with a positive problem solving creative mind
• Be organised and methodical at all times, working from your own initiative - this is a busy demanding office environment
• Ability to prioritise your time and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work without Supervision
• Excellent Time Management Skills
• Exceptional Communication and Customer Service Skills
• Confidential Information
• Strong record keeping
• Ability to Multitask

For further information and an application form, please contact Chief Executive Officer Jenny Walsh on 01227 262313 or Jenny.walsh@redzebra.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Midday Thursday 28 February 2019.

We do not want to be sent CV’s or to be contacted by recruitment agencies, thank you.