Accounts Assistant

3 weeks ago


Hartlepool, United Kingdom Cleveland Fire Brigade Risk Management Services CIC Full time

**Job Title: Accounts Assistant**

**Reporting to**: Directly to the Head of Business & Finance

**Main purposes of job**:Assist and support with the Financial administration of the business.

**Located**:CFB Risk Management office - Hartlepool.

**Overview**

CFB Risk Management is the Commercial Trading Arm of Cleveland Fire Brigade. As a CIC any profits made are given back to good local causes, helping the local community. CFB RM work within high hazard industries on top tier COMAH sites nationwide.

There is an opportunity to join our amazing existing office team on a full time basis, weekdays. This is an Office based position, our Head Office is based in Hartlepool.

This role is for an Accounts Assistant, reporting directly to the Head of Business & Finance (HoBF).

Daily tasks may vary depending on work requirements (please review Key tasks below).

Due to the nature of the business we are looking for an enthusiastic and self driven individual, who has extensive experience of accounting software, a good knowledge and experience with CRM systems, as well as business administration experience.

**Key tasks**:

- Assist the HoBF with business duties. Including providing administration support for the commercial elements of the business.
- Assist the HoBF with the preparation of Commercial Quotes and Proposals
- Daily updates with the accountants system Xero - Experience in this software is essential.
- Assist with the daily updating of our CRM system.
- Producing reports and attending meetings.
- Taking incoming calls.
- Ensuring high level customer relationships.
- Following up with clients and potential customers when required.
- Meet & greet clients who visit the office.
- Possibility if attending meetings and note taking.
- Other tasks to meet business need.

**Qualifications**:

- Accountants qualification (or aiming to achieve)
- Administration qualification (not essential)
- Customer service qualification (not essential)

**Person Specification**

**Essential**:

- Previous experience with Xero accounting system
- Previous experience in the use of a Client Relations Manager (CRM) system
- Previous experience in a commercial environment
- Business Administration experience
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Driven and self-motivated, but remaining a team player.

**Highly Desirable**:

- Working with Oil & Gas Companies, Chemical industries, COMAH Sites
- Knowledge / Experience in the Renewable energy sector
- Previous Auditing experience
- Preparation of Annual Accounts
- Liaising with external auditors
- Working within a “CIC” - Community Interest Company

**Skills and Attributes**:

- Excellent Communication Skills with people at all levels both verbally and in writing
- Uses own initiative and highly confident
- A self-starter with the determination and drive to succeed
- Excellent decision-making skills
- High level attention to detail outstanding organisational skills
- Problem solver
- Outstanding customer service skills
- The ability to work well individually and as part of a team
- A strategic thinker who can analyse figures and produce reports
- An ability to work to deadlines and manage own time efficiently
- A flexible approach to work and the ability to adapt

**Job Type**: Permanent - Full Time

**Hours**: Monday to Friday. 8:30am to 4:30pm

**Additional**: This is an Office based role. This is not a Visa supported role

**Please note**:
Applications will only be considered from:
(2) Applications following the requested process.

**Salary**: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience.

**Salary Range: £24,500 - £32,000**

**License/Certification**:

- Driving License (required)
- Due to the location of our Head Office, the use of your own vehicle is required

**Application Process**:
Please send your updated CV to the Head of Business & Finance, Sam Mackin:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,500.00-£32,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hartlepool, TS25 5TG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
**Experience**:

- CRM software: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CFBRM/Account Assistant May 24


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