Accounting Technician - Hiring People : Job Details

Are you looking to advance your finance career working for a business that cares about its employee's progression? Do you possess a flair for mathematics and a keen eye for detail? If this is you, read on as LivePay a payroll services business based in Mansfield is looking for a friendly but objective accounting technician to join their growing team!

With over 40 years of expertise in the payroll services sector, LivePay stands out as a trusted leader, serving a diverse client base with a unique, in-house developed system. Recognised as the 'Outsource Provider of the Year' for two consecutive years, they take immense pride in delivering personalised, high-quality service to clients. They are at an exciting stage of growth, expanding both their client portfolio and team. As part of this dynamic journey, they are focusing on implementing advanced analysis of client trends and business performance to ensure that they continue to excel during this period of rapid development. Joining LivePay means being part of an award-winning company committed to innovation, excellence, and personal growth.

The ideal candidate should possess strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and accuracy, while also being an effective team player. As a member of the LivePay team, you will collaborate with the Directors to analyse the company's performance in relation to its 5-year business plan and provide progress reports on key intermediate targets.

Benefits of the role:

• 31 days holiday
• Referral bonus scheme
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Salary Sacrifice pension scheme
• Company events
• Optional company-funded training

What will the role be doing?

As an Accounting Technician (AT) you would liaise with the senior management team to assist and advise on business finance matters, to enable to business to grow and improve profitability. This will include the ownership of all accounts matters - including all bookkeeping tasks, completing VAT returns, Invoicing, and producing and interpreting management account reports. There will also be a need to operate payrolls to have an understanding of how the business systems work and provide support to the Implementation and Bureau teams when setting and operating payroll journals for customers. You will need experience of :

• Preparing the monthly invoices for customers - regular & Ad-hoc using SAGE
• Managing a purchase ledger
• Preparing monthly management reports
  • Trial balance
  • Balance sheet
  • P&L
  • Cash flow forecast
• Assisting in preparing an annual budget
• Management of aged debts/credit control
• Management of supplier accounts and sourcing new suppliers as needed
• Preparing and running a payroll 

What skills and personal qualities would you like the applicant to have?

• Experience in producing and presenting precise and accurate management accounts and forecasts
• AAT level 4 qualification (or equivalent) or be willing to undergo this training
• Understanding and using SAGE accounts software to complete day-to-day duties.
• Empathy with stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external areas of the business.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule workload.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and similar tools.
• As the role is office based then live within commutable distance

If you feel this is the right role for you and you are the ideal candidate to take the business to the next level then please attach your CV to the link provided and Live Pay will be in direct contact.