INTRODUCTION

This is a great opportunity for someone with UK accounting experience to feel part of a successful operation whilst benefiting from coaching to develop their skills and experience. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounts Administrator is responsible for performing day-to-day accounts administration.
HGEM is the leader in its field, working with many well-known hospitality businesses for over 20 years to help them measure and improve through the use of data and insights gained from feedback sites, reviews and mystery guest audits.
We nurture a positive working environment where you will have a real opportunity to make a difference as part of a friendly team. Note that our office is based in the centre of Bath and you should be within reasonable commuting distance (although we do support hybrid working).

PERSONAL QUALITIES & EXPERIENCE

• Experience of UK accounting processes
• Good Excel skills
• Highly organised and methodical
• Adaptable and able to learn quickly
• Ability and willingness to cooperate with and support colleagues
• Polite and professional telephone manner, assertive where necessary
• High standard of English
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and achieve deadlines
• Strong evidence of attention to detail
• Ability to cooperate with and support colleagues
• Polite and professional manner by email and telephone
  If this sounds like you, we’d love to see your CV!
  Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
  Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership
• Profit sharing
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• What attracted you to this role and why do you feel you would be a good fit?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bath, BA1 1E

• Accounts Receivable activities including processing the receipt and deposit of client bacs payments, direct debits, online payments, debtor collection process, etc.
• Accounts Payable activities including processing incoming vendor invoices for distribution/approval and entry into the company’s GL system.
• Maintain client records within the company’s billing system.
• Ensure all clients receive an accurate client invoice according to their agreed cadence.
• Maintain automated processes relating to invoice creation and communication.
• Maintain processes for credit control and ensure overdue payments are chased to an agreed and appropriate schedule, escalating where appropriate.
• Ensure all incoming and outgoing bank payments are imported or recorded on or soon after the day of transaction.
• Reconcile bank accounts daily.
• Monitor and manage cashflow to ensure sufficient funds for outgoing payments.
• Process and submit VAT returns and any other government related compliance.
• Pay UK and international assessors in line with agreed schedule, maintain accurate payment details for beneficiaries, and respond to queries regarding payments.
• Process BACS updates weekly.
• Manage the accounts inbox effectively.
• Maintain fixed asset register.
• Highlight opportunities to improve efficiencies.
• Perform other relevant activities as agreed with the Finance Manager.