The Role: We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join our small finance team.
Working alongside the Bookkeeper and you will support the Head of Finance and People with day-to-day financial operations of busy Charity, The Palace Trust.
You will be based in the office at The Bishop’s Palace, a heritage Visitor Attraction. The 13th century medieval palace that has been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years with breath-taking gardens, surrounded by a moat, drawbridge and iconic gatehouse you couldn’t ask for a more beautiful and inspirational place to work. As a charity, The Palace Trust, has the mission to protect The Bishop’s Palace by ensuring financial stability through engaging a wide range of people for their enjoyment and learning.
As Accounts Assistant your key responsibilities will include processing and payment of all invoices, liaising with suppliers and reconciling statements and dealing with queries. You will also assist with month end closing activities and reporting.
Experience & Skills: As our Accounts Assistant you will
· Numerate and good communicator
· Have previous experience in a similar role
· Ideally have experience using Sage 50 and excellent IT skills
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· High attention to detail and organisational skills
Experience of the charity sector would be desirable.
Hours: This role is part time hours - working hours can be worked as part or full days, working pattern is flexible so could fit with school hours.
The role does require the candidate to be on site at The Bishop's Palace.
The full role description is available to view on our website: https://bishopspalace.org.uk/info/jobs/
To Apply: Closing date for this role is 12noon on Sunday 1 December 2024. For applications to be considered please ensure you provide a Cover Letter along with your CV.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 5 December 2024.
Anticipated start date : End December/ Early January.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £10,023.00 per year
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Life insurance
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wells BA5 2PD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/12/2024
Expected start date: 30/12/2024