Overview:
The EC Drummond Group is a diverse and growing agricultural business based near Ross on Wye, Herefordshire. We are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join our vibrant and welcoming team on a fixed 12-month, full time, maternity-cover basis.
The role is based at our head office in the just outside the picturesque town of Ross-on-Wye, within our 14-strong Finance & Administration team. The successful candidate will have strong transactional finance skills and will highly value customer service.
This is an exciting opportunity to venture into an expanding but well-established group of agricultural businesses which values its people. Above all, we value keenness to learn and an eye for detail. An AAT qualification would be advantageous for this role as it will involve working closely with the Arable Management Accountant.
Part of this role is centred around processing purchase invoices, managing payments, various account reconciliations and data input for VAT and other returns. The other part of this role will entail supporting the Arable Management Accountant with both routine and adhoc tasks to aid with the accuracy of financial reporting and analysis. Daily interaction is essential with farm and other managers and staff based across the UK.
A structured handover and training process will be planned with the successful candidate to ensure a seamless integration into the team, so that the finance function can continue to operate at a high standard.
Applicants should have a passion for both internal and external customer service as well as experience in the use of the Microsoft Office packages.
Whilst this role is on a fixed-term basis, future opportunities may arise within the business.
Benefits & Salary:
· Hours of work are 37.5 per week with some flexibility on start/end time
· Work-days are Monday to Friday
· Holidays are 23 days per year + 8 bank holidays
· Salary is competitive (£27k-£33k)
· Company Pension Scheme
· On-Site Parking
· Collaborative ethos, working for a company who value people.
Responsibilities:
· Processing supplier invoices through to payment using Xero.
· Dealing with supplier and customer queries
· Account reconciliation, journal posting, and reporting to support the Management Accountant in ad hoc tasks as well as month end accounts preparation
· Accurate maintenance of financial records.
Personal Strengths:
· Strong PC skills - used to working in accounting software and very familiar with the Microsoft Office package
· Multi-tasker who can switch between tasks whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
· Great communication and customer service skills – professional and helpful – builds strong working relationships and is not afraid to be proactive
· Excellent organisational skills and knows the importance of efficient and effective processes and record-keeping
· Ability to work as part of a wider team to provide continuous stability and support.
Skills, Abilities and Experience:
· Purchase Ledger experience is essential
· Strong PC skills are essential
· Experience using Xero is advantageous
· A recognised qualification such as Business Administration or AAT is advantageous.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
