Accounts Clerk

                                                                                           ACCOUNTS CLERK

                                                                                                  (Temporary)

Sandy Lane Hotel, an AAA Five Diamond, Forbes Five Star exclusive resort and a member of Leading Hotels of the World, is seeking to recruit a temporary  Accounts Clerk in our Finance Department.

The Role

The Accounts Clerk reports to the Senior Accountant and the Assistant Financial Controller and is responsible for the following tasks within the Finance Department.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Prepares audit schedules, budget worksheets, monthly bank reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliations and related general journal entries.
• Assists in the preparation of costing, performs inventory spot checks and maintains assigned inventory accounts.
• Runs daily interface journals from Point-of-Sale systems and updates statistical, cash and other related journals.
• Performs spot checks of cash floats.
• Scans and files documents as required.
• Prepares and updates supplier payments assigned.
• Assists in the preparation of the VAT reconciliation.
• Franks and routes mail, maintains log and orders department supplies.
• Cross trains in key accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Cashier, Income Audit, Payroll, Cost Control and reconciliation of credit cards and other Clerk functions to assist with coverage during periods of leave and as required.
• Perform any other duties or functions as requested by the Finance management team.

Our ideal candidate must possess:

• Associate degree in Accounting or relevant field of study along with one year's experience as an Accounts Clerk.
• A good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of SAGE 300 would be an asset.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and work with a logical and methodical approach
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• An ability to communicate effectively with Department heads and colleagues in performing daily functions as well as communicate positively with clients when resolving queries with statements whilst adhering strictly to hotel and accounting procedures.
• Ability to exercise initiative and solve problems promptly and efficiently.
• A commitment to thoroughness, accuracy and a sense of urgency
• Good time management skills, deadline oriented and a self-starter.

The successful candidate must consistently maintain the highest standard of service and operational efficiency within all areas of responsibility.