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Accounts Assistant

The Finance team is preparing to migrate from a Shared Services Centre, and as part of that move we are looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant.

This full time role will assist the Assistant Financial Accountant in controlling the general ledgers, including undertaking reconciliations and creating and posting accrual and prepayment journals. The post holder will need to be flexible and able to assist other parts of the Finance team as necessary. Good communication skills are vital both verbally and in writing.

This is a 1 year limited term post within Band B, with a starting salary within the range of £16,400 to £18,222 per annum.

To apply, click on the button below for an application form and return to the HR Group, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 2JQ, tel 01582 763133 ext 2817 (e-mail rres.hr@rothamsted.ac.uk)

Please quote reference 1167
Closing date: 10 February 2012







Ledger Assistant

The Finance team is preparing to migrate from a Shared Services Centre, and as part of that move we are looking to appoint a Ledger Assistant.

This full time role reports directly to the Financial Transactions Manager and is predominantly focussed on the Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices are paid correctly and promptly. The main duties of the role will include receiving and checking invoices, liaising with suppliers and scientists to resolve queries, processing the weekly payment runs and checking all overdue payments and suppliers statements.

The post holder must be able to organise and prioritise their workload and must have a sound working knowledge of financial accounting and reporting systems.

This is a permanent post within Band B, with a starting salary within the range of £16,400 to £18,222 per annum.

To apply, click on the button below for an application form and return to the HR Group, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 2JQ, tel 01582 763133 ext 2817 (e-mail rres.hr@rothamsted.ac.uk)

Please quote reference 1168
Closing date: 10 February 2012