Accounts Controller

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We have a part time position available for around 18-20 hours per week in a small legal firm. We can

be flexible on the days. This role is available for June 2026.

Using Sage Accounts, responsibilities include:

Debtors Ledger

Raise sales invoices and credit notes from requests via caseworkers allocating to correct nominal code for individual case worker. Email and post invoices

Ensure retainer invoices are raised quarterly

Ensure Home Office submission fees are charged back to the client and reconcile monthly.

Record sales for month on excel spread-sheet for each caseworker reporting weekly figures to all

caseworkers. Reconcile against Sage at end of month.

Daily credit control to adhere to strict payment terms – Contacting clients by email and telephone -

dealing with any related queries in relation to credit control and liaising with caseworkers as

necessary.

Credit Check corporate clients regularly to enhance credit control.

Maintain debtors spreadsheet for credit control purposes

Circulate debtors list weekly and hold ad hoc debtors meetings with caseworkers

Notify caseworkers when each invoice has been paid. Copy and annotate invoice for file.

Take telephone payments, log and reconcile cashbook with Sage

Provide sales analysis to Directors when required

Annual budgeting

Analysis

Dealing with suppliers

Creditors Ledger

Accounts Controller

Ensure all purchase invoices are authorised by two Directors. Print monthly and quarterly on line

invoices.

Allocate to correct nominal code, taking prepayments into consideration.

Responsible for payment of all invoices as they become due either by direct bank payments or

cheque.

File all purchase invoices for easy access for future reference as required.

Deal with any supplier queries.

Cash and Expenditure Control

Check bank account daily and report balances to Directors

Log receipts/payments daily in excel cashbook

Assist caseworkers with expense claims and reimburse at month end

Bank cheques as received and allocate

Allocate bank transfer/telephone receipts and online/cheque payments

Maintain bank account balances making transfers when necessary

Month-end and Year End and Other Assignments

Reconcile bank accounts and nominal accounts

Calculate monthly bonuses for caseworkers after reconciliation of accounts. Notify payroll each month

Prepare month end accounts within 1 week of month-end closure for Directors. Prepare management reports and hold monthly finance meetings.

Prepayments/ Accruals/Fixed Assets/Wages journals

Transfer Sage back-up to Accountants via Secure Document Exchange after finalising month end package

Liaise with External Accountants at Year End and provide information for year end statutory accounts

Complete end of tax year questionnaire re: P11 D

Meet HMRC payment deadlines for PAYE/NI, Corporation tax, Class 1ANIC

Submit quarterly VAT returns online

Prepare tax vouchers and minutes for monthly Dividend payments

Ensure annual contracts renewed:- insurance/utilities/legal association renewal

Submit Annual Returns and Accounts to Companies House for dormant companies

Submit Annual Return to Companies House for Permits2Work Limited (Accounts submitted by Accountant)

Work with the team and perform any other tasks and assignments as requested to ensure the smooth running of the business

This is a exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person who is willing to be part of a team and provide a meaningful contribution to a small business.

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Company: Permits2work ltd
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Location: Swindon
Job Description:

We have a part time position available for around 18-20 hours per week in a small legal firm. We can

be flexible on the days. This role is available for June 2026.

Using Sage Accounts, responsibilities include:

Debtors Ledger

Raise sales invoices and credit notes from requests via caseworkers allocating to correct nominal code for individual case worker. Email and post invoices

Ensure retainer invoices are raised quarterly

Ensure Home Office submission fees are charged back to the client and reconcile monthly.

Record sales for month on excel spread-sheet for each caseworker reporting weekly figures to all

caseworkers. Reconcile against Sage at end of month.

Daily credit control to adhere to strict payment terms – Contacting clients by email and telephone –

dealing with any related queries in relation to credit control and liaising with caseworkers as

necessary.

Credit Check corporate clients regularly to enhance credit control.

Maintain debtors spreadsheet for credit control purposes

Circulate debtors list weekly and hold ad hoc debtors meetings with caseworkers

Notify caseworkers when each invoice has been paid. Copy and annotate invoice for file.

Take telephone payments, log and reconcile cashbook with Sage

Provide sales analysis to Directors when required

Annual budgeting

Analysis

Dealing with suppliers

Creditors Ledger

Accounts Controller

Ensure all purchase invoices are authorised by two Directors. Print monthly and quarterly on line

invoices.

Allocate to correct nominal code, taking prepayments into consideration.

Responsible for payment of all invoices as they become due either by direct bank payments or

cheque.

File all purchase invoices for easy access for future reference as required.

Deal with any supplier queries.

Cash and Expenditure Control

Check bank account daily and report balances to Directors

Log receipts/payments daily in excel cashbook

Assist caseworkers with expense claims and reimburse at month end

Bank cheques as received and allocate

Allocate bank transfer/telephone receipts and online/cheque payments

Maintain bank account balances making transfers when necessary

Month-end and Year End and Other Assignments

Reconcile bank accounts and nominal accounts

Calculate monthly bonuses for caseworkers after reconciliation of accounts. Notify payroll each month

Prepare month end accounts within 1 week of month-end closure for Directors. Prepare management reports and hold monthly finance meetings.

Prepayments/ Accruals/Fixed Assets/Wages journals

Transfer Sage back-up to Accountants via Secure Document Exchange after finalising month end package

Liaise with External Accountants at Year End and provide information for year end statutory accounts

Complete end of tax year questionnaire re: P11 D

Meet HMRC payment deadlines for PAYE/NI, Corporation tax, Class 1ANIC

Submit quarterly VAT returns online

Prepare tax vouchers and minutes for monthly Dividend payments

Ensure annual contracts renewed:- insurance/utilities/legal association renewal

Submit Annual Returns and Accounts to Companies House for dormant companies

Submit Annual Return to Companies House for Permits2Work Limited (Accounts submitted by Accountant)

Work with the team and perform any other tasks and assignments as requested to ensure the smooth running of the business

This is a exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person who is willing to be part of a team and provide a meaningful contribution to a small business.

Posted: May 21st, 2026