Current Position

Account Executive - Visit Jersey

We are looking for a pro-active and analytical individual with financial and supervisory experience, to join our busy team at Visit Jersey. You will own the day-to-day financial accounting management for Visit Jersey, and be responsible for planning, forecasting, budgeting and processing. The depth and breadth of this role (and therefore salary) is flexible to suit the skill and experience of the successful candidate. You will report to and work closely with the Head of Corporate Services and participate in business development, as appropriate and according to an agreed Training Plan. This role is full-time at 37.5 per week, worked equally on Monday to Friday.

Hours: Full Time Job Types: Permanent Sectors: Accounting

Visit Jersey offers you:

  • An exciting new role working to support our beloved island alongside a supportive team
  • 26 days annual leave
  • Birthday-day off
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Pension (monetary) contribution
  • Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme
  • Lots of professional and personal development opportunities (including a Training Plan)
  • Funded team social events and testing out Island experiences with our partners.

Sound good? Here's your Key Responsibilities (non-exhaustive list):

  • Support the Bookkeeper in carrying out their duties.
  • Manage purchase orders, billing software, process POs, invoices, and generate bills for electronic approvals.
  • Maintain, analyse and present financial reports.
  • Support departmental heads in managing and updating budget spreadsheets.
  • Update management in real time on the financial position of each department.
  • Maintain register of commitments and asset register.
  • Maintain and build relationships with external stakeholders.
  • Oversee reconciliations and expense claims and ensure compliance.
  • File the annual JFSC annual return and JOIC confirmation.
  • Oversee supplier payments in accordance with contractual commitments and act as first approval of bank payments in the absence of the Head of Corporate Services.

And your Development pathway...

You will work closely with the Head of Corporate Services, and participate in business strategy meetings, as appropriate, to gain understanding of the wider role so as to stand in if required. You will ideally develop and provide support in the following areas:

  • The role of CoSec and corporate governance
  • Risk management, the risk register, and the Audit Committee
  • The role of Data Protection Lead and data protection compliance
  • Government relationships, grant application process, quarterly government meetings
  • IT product development for business purposes and requirements
  • HR processes and systems
  • Cyber security
  • Facilities management
  • Health and Safety
  • Contract drafting and RFP monitoring
  • Treasury management and grant investment
  • Intellectual property management
  • Annual reporting, financial statements, and C&AGs requirements.

Here's what we are looking for:

Someone with a can-do attitude and desire to develop and support the development of others. You should be resilient and able to work under pressure. Ideally, you should have:

  • 3+ years working in a supervisory / team lead role.
  • Significant experience in accounts payable and receivable (in Corporate Services is desirable).
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft products, specifically Excel and formula application.
  • Sound knowledge of bookkeeping and basic accounting principles (knowledge of Xero and ApprovalMax is desirable). Understanding of management accounts including P&Ls and balance sheets.
  • Proven project and time management skills.
  • Understanding of tax laws, auditing compliance and procedures.
  • An accounting qualification is desirable.

What next? 

To apply, please email your CV to vicky@hrnow.je by Monday 14 July. Short covering letters are welcome but optional.

Please note that applicants must be resident in Jersey and hold Entitled to Work status, or, remote workers from England may also apply (provided they are happy to travel to Jersey for a few days on a monthly basis).

 

To find out more about what Visit Jersey do, have an explore of their website Visit Jersey: UK Breaks & Holidays | Jersey, Channel Islands, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/visitjerseyci/, and other social media channels.

 

 

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