Description
Full time – Salary Dependent on Experience and Qualifications up to £33,000 + £1,500 company bonus
Rocksteady deliver inspiring music lessons by sending passionate musicians into schools to teach primary school children how to perform in a rock band. We’ve built a strong company culture where everyone truly believes in the product and is dedicated to its success. Everyone is here for the same reason – to empower as many children as possible.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a competent accounts assistant to join our dynamic finance team based at our HQ in Liphook.
Reporting to the Senior accountant, you will be a highly organised individual with the ability to follow procedure, able to multitask in a busy environment and be an excellent communicator with strong computer literacy and Excel capabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, and variance analysis to budget and forecasts.
Manage Asset management system and ensure ongoing compliance with audit regulations
Managing customer direct debits and billing process
Support with production of monthly payroll
Process expenses for all employees
Processing supplier invoices with accuracy in a timely manner
Bank reconciliations
Credit control ensuring schools and parents pay on a timely basis
Skills and experience
Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a fast-growing environment
Accountancy qualification or working towards such as AAT/ACCA/CIMA
Good IT Proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word,)
Excellent customer service skills
Good attention to detail
Ability to keep track of a workload
Comfortable working in periodic cycles
Ability to spot areas for process improvement
Experience with Xero would be an advantage
Experience with direct debit management would be an advantage
Benefits
We ensure you work in an environment where staff are motivated and passionate about the work they are doing. We offer you the opportunity to grow and develop with the business.
35 hour working week
5 weeks paid holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
Bonus scheme and company performance based rewards
Long service awards including an additional four weeks pay when you reach five years service
Include you in our staff benefits program which includes free mobile phone insurance, discounted cinema tickets and hundreds of other perks and discounts
Fun – through annual staff away-day, Christmas party and opportunities to socialise with other like-minded people throughout the year
Work in a converted manor house in rural Hampshire complete with its own lake and plenty of free onsite parking
Opportunities to work with the Rocksteady Foundation
Our Mission
Rocksteady deliver inspiring music lessons by sending passionate musicians into schools to teach primary and secondary school children how to perform in a rock band. We’ve built a strong company culture where everyone truly believes in the product and is dedicated to its success. Everyone is here for the same reason – to empower as many children as possible.
Rocksteady Music School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the fair treatment of staff, potential staff, and of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability, or offending background. Due to the nature of the position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
If this sounds like a position that would excite you, please complete our online application form below
To find out more about Rocksteady, check out our website www.rocksteadymusicschool.com
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About Rocksteady Music School
Rocksteady is the leading provider of in-school band lessons for primary age children.
Our inclusive approach helps children find a sense of belonging through new friendships and a shared love for music, whilst boosting social skills, wellbeing and confidence.
