Accounts Assistant- 6 months fixed term contract

at  Badham Pharmacy Ltd

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 part time role working 23 hours over 3 days a week Monday or Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for a 6 month fixed term contract, to support the existing team with the implementation of a new project.
Working hours are 08:30-17:00pm, and 08:30-16:00pm on a Friday.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE WE NEED SOMEONE WITH THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS: -

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
• 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 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 the monthly KPI report for branches and board
• Prepare monthly VAT returns
• Office National Statistics reports
• Raise sales invoices
• Support the Head of Finance to ensure accurate and timely Management accounts:
• Run various reports from various sources and perform calculations in excel
• Post various monthly journals
• Prepare analysis of premises costs by branch for the management accounts
  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 will be flexible and reflect a suitable work, life balance.