An exciting and rare opportunity to apply for a bookkeeping role at the temple.

Ideally suited for a confident, energetic and intelligent individual wanting to develop and expand their knowledge and experience.

Outline of Service:

To assist the company’s Treasury function, in the accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain Purchase Ledger:
  • Supplier Invoice Approval / Authorization,
  • Correct Coding & Posting,
  • Supplier Account Reconciliation,
  • Query Resolution,
  • Supplier Payments & Allocation,
• Reimbursements / Expense Processing,
• Petty Cash Maintenance & Reconciliation,
• Support Cashier Function,
• Maintain Sales Ledger:
  • Raise Invoices,
  • Correct Coding & Posting,
  • Customer Account Reconciliation,
  • Query Resolution,
  • Customer Payment Allocation,
• Daily & Weekly Processing of Treasury Income Receipts,
• Weekly Bank Reconciliations & Postings,
• Assist Payroll Function,
• Assist in VAT reconciliation & Filing,
• Assist in the annual budgetary Process & Reporting,
• General Treasury Administration,
• Any other tasks assigned by the Management Account,

Core Competencies:

• Qualified to AAT Level 2+,
• At least 2 years+ practical accounting experience,
• Sage 50 Accounts experience essential,
• Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft software and in particular Microsoft Excel,
• High aptitude in numeracy and analytical tasks,
• Attention to detail,
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to either work solo or in a team,
• Commitment to meet targets and deadlines,
• Desirable though not essential, experience of working in the charity sector,
• Desirable though not essential – Experience and understanding of Vaishnava Hinduism and willing to abide by Vaishnava Hindu practices in the workplace.

Location: Hare Krishna Temple, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford WD25 8EZ 

Hours: 35 Hours, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Contact: hr@krishnatemple.com