Accounts & Office Administrator

We are seeking to appoint an Accounts & Office Administrator to join our small team who are responsible for delivering Events (e.g. Weddings, Private Dining and Parties) alongside providing Conference & Meeting facilities at Sindlesham Court, a beautiful former home and now Event Centre.

This is a part time role for 20 hours per week (working 5 days on Monday to Friday inclusive) with flexible start and finish times.

You will be responsible for:

• Daily cash control including Cash/till reconciliations
• Processing sales and purchase invoice
• Bank reconciliations
• Managing creditors and debtors (Credit Control)
• Payroll processing, including managing Time Sheet records
• General accounting responsibilities, including preparation/submission of VAT returns

As part of a small team you will also be required to assist with other general office duties and operational requirements of the Centre, including holiday cover for other team members. This may include:

• Responding to customer enquiries, new and existing bookings
• Support the issuing of contracts for Events
• Maintain staff holiday records
• Manage specific projects as required

The role holder will also deputise for the Centre Manager and may on occasions be the designated Centre Duty Manager.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Experience of finance administration and/or an Accounting or Bookkeeping qualification (Quickbooks preferred)
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good organisation and planning skills
• Team player
• Experience working in a similar role in Hospitality/Events

This is an on-site role and remote working cannot be considered due to the operational requirements and requirement for team to work collaboratively.