We are recruiting for an experienced Accounts/Office Manager to work in a local Moray estate office with over 2,500 acres and 10 properties both residential and holiday lets. Working 22.5 hours per week 9.30am – 3pm (Monday to Friday with Wednesday as day off) to process financial transactions for several business interests.
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THE COMPANY
A family business with a portfolio of operations as follows; Arable and Livestock Farming and Property Management.
- Reporting directly to the Family and their designated professional advisers, to provide bookkeeping service, and financial budgetary management for the Business and portfolio of business interests, together with dealing with some basic residential and commercial property administration and day to day management of the Farm Office.
- You will work closely with the Family and Estate Manager in an open planned office space, at the Farm offices, within a quiet, rural setting.
THE POSITION
We are looking for a part-time Accounts/Office Manager with experience of processing financial transactions for multiple businesses including, Ledgers, up to 200 transactions per month, accurate coding for reporting purposes, VAT returns (quarterly returns), Banking, Cashflow statements, Budget Management and preparation of Year End Accounts for Accountant.
In addition to the Accounting responsibility, we require great people and communication skills, an ability to maintain and administer property records and be the first point of contact for residential and commercial tenants and administrative responsibilities for livestock records. Skills that are important for us include:
- An ability to work quickly and accurately
- Strong communication skills in presenting financial reporting to the Owners and Professional Advisers
- An eye for detail
- A knowledge of farming would be an advantage
- An ability to work to deadlines
- Excellent computer skills
- Qualifications from the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB) or Association of Tax Technicians (ATT), or qualified by experience.
You will be honest, discreet and trustworthy and provide excellent communication skills to present Financial Reports to the Family. Annual Salary is circa £17 - £20 per hr, depending upon experience. Working 22.5 hrs per week timing of hours flexible but will be expected to work within the Farm Office on 4 days per week.
THE LOCATION
Situated in the outskirts of Elgin, public transport links are not available, therefore your own car is necessary for this role.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
- 30 days holiday per year
- Rural location, blessed with views of countryside and wildlife
- Open planned office space, shared with team and business owners to which allows flow of information
- Attractive pay and benefits package including 7% Pension Contributions.
- Free onsite parking
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