Mess accountant - Germany

Overview

Mess Accountant - Normandy Barracks, Germany

Salary: £26,871.00/annum

Location: Normandy Barracks, Germany

Hours: 39 Hours/Week (Occasional weekend working may be required in line with business needs)

NAAFI are seeking individuals who are passionate about driving and delivering high standards of financial and administrative duties in relation to Mess Funds.

Individuals will also be passionate about customer service, by excelling at communication whilst maintaining excellent standards throughout all aspects of our business.

Benefits of the Mess Accountant role with NAAFI include:

• Competitive Salary of £26,871/annum (paid in Sterling)
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Company Pension scheme
• Accommodation provided in single shared occupancy houses based outside of camp (if applicable)
• Staff discount & access to Blue Light Discounts
• Opportunity to work as part of an expanding not-for-profit business that gives back to the Armed Forces

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the accurate entry of all financial transactions in the ledges of the accounting books or relevant IT systems;
• Accountable for liaising with the Fund Manager, RAO, PMC, Treasurer and Regimental Accountant and NAAFI finance team on transaction requirements;
• Accountable for the entry of all transactions correctly including invoices and credit notes
• Accountable for ensuring that invoices/mess bills are produced in a timely manner and debtors and creditor registers are accurately maintained;
• Accountable for carrying out daily cash checks and weekly bank reconciliations;
• Accountable for regular banking to ensure safe holding limits do not exceed insurance values;
• Responsible for the maintenance the financial archives of the current account filing system
• Responsible for carrying out research in support of the NAAFI or mess accounting facility when required and deal with mess bill queries promptly
• Responsible for the preparation of accounts for audit and AGC (SPS) inspections.
• Supports OPA administration function as and when required
• To undertake any reasonable request within the scope and grade of the role and to carry out other duties as reasonably requested by NAAFI for the needs of the business to enable delivery of service, including taking part in activities in the wider operational part of the business as and when required.

Requirements

• Demonstratable experience with cash handling and accounting knowledge
• Demonstratable skills with Excel and spreadsheets
• Professional Customer Service skills
• The successful applicant must have the ability to work under their own initiative as well as working as part of a team.

Application

Please apply today with your CV for the Mess Accountant role - Normany Barracks, Germany