Accounts Administrator - Venn Group : Job Details

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Administrator to join a foreign consulate based in Manchester City Centre.

Duties will include:

• Prepare the monthly Consulate accounts
• Preparation of the Consulate’s budget and pre-budget submission
• Manage the Consulate’s bank account and related accounts administration relating to both operating expenses and management of funds, to include processing transactions through the Consulate’s financial software package
• Payment of invoices and liaison with service providers
• Manage procurement for the Mission, including supervision over suppliers/contracts as necessary
• Advise management of any pertinent issues arising from accounts

Office administration

• Administer day-to-day operations of the Consulate office, to include liaison with and supervision of service providers, management of mission supplies and managing overall administrative functions
• Implement and strengthen office systems and administration structures
• Supervise the strict adherence to procedures, including health, safety, and security policies
• Assist and provide cover for team members on an ad-hoc basis
• Assist with organising Consulate events and high-level visits
• Respond to consular queries from Irish citizens by phone and email.

The successful candidate will:

• Two years’ experience working in a similar position managing office accounts
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and proficiency in Excel is required
• Experience reading and interpreting financial documents and related regulations
• Proven ability to work on own initiative, meet deadlines, take a proactive lead in assigned projects, and multi-task
• Examples showing experience of proactively working in a team environment and excellent interpersonal skill
• Evidence of organisational and time management skills, including ability to handle competing priorities in a busy environment
• Candidates must have fluency in English

To discuss this role in more detail please contact Alex Tresnan or Sophie Campbell. You can also reach the Finance Team on .

For this vacancy Venn Group is acting as both the employment agency and an employment business