Maternity cover based at our practice in Dalston, Carlisle. 

15 Hours per week, working Monday & Friday 7.5 hours per day, with flexibility to increase hours where required. 

Skills

• Preparation of Accounts, VAT & Payroll essential
• Previous experience with Xero Accounting and Sage Payroll desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy 

Qualifications

• Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Qualified

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Discount
• Holiday allowance 25 days plus Bank Holidays pro rata

Job Description

• Assist in the preparation of accurate financial information, adhering to deadlines, including;
• Extract, analyse and circulate monthly Sales and Debtor figures  
• Monthly Management figures to the Executive Board by the 10th day of the month 
• Annual accounts files for submission to Accountants and liaise 
• Other tasks which may arise suitable to your skill set and ability 

• Daily cashup and Xero Bank Reconciliation including posting payments and receipts and analysis where necessary.  Prepare cash for banking.

• Run VetIT(Practice Management System) Invoices and Statements alternate months, including reconciliation of receipts and payments. 

• Provide cover for financial tasks in the absence Accounts team members

• Check Purchase Ledger invoices; ensure all invoices have been checked by relevant departments; scan to Dext and process through Xero.  Check to monthly Supplier statements and follow up any discrepancies.   Prepare bi-monthly payment schedules, for payment via BACS.  Prepare cheques and send remittances as required. 

• Check and analyse Company Credit Cards statements monthly, check receipts and chase any missing receipts.  Process through Dext and reconcile in Xero. 

• Process new farm direct debits & make changes where necessary.  Input monthly farm direct debits payments.  Assist with PetProtect memberships and cancellations. Support Horse Health Plan memberships.  Process Health Plan Reconciliations on VetIT for Small Animal & Equine.

• Provide support to Directors, Executive and Management Board on any finance related matters, producing adhoc reports as required 

• Prepare & process monthly payroll figures for Paragonvet Ltd using Sage Payroll:
• Handle HMRC correspondence and Administer Auto Enrolment Pension Schemes
• Calculate business and private mileage, expenses and additional payments
• Import payments onto bankline, prepare salary journals and analyse accordingly 
• Process Dividend payments 
• Manage benefits in kind through payroll and submit P11D annual form to HMRC
• HR Support to include calculation of annual leave for all members of staff

Our recruitment package includes Private Medical Insurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, ongoing support, training and development.  

Enquire by email or apply by sending your CV and covering letter to [email protected] by Monday 21st October 2024.

The role is based at our practice in Dalston with cover at our branch in Wetheral.

We have flexible weekly shifts between 8.00am and 7.00pm. 

Hospital Duties

• To primarily help look after inpatients
• Care, feed, water and walk our inpatients
• Work alongside the nursing team, washing surgical kits, wiping down theatres, keeping the preperation area clean and tidy
• Assisting vets/nurses restraining patients for blood samples, putting on fluids and ultrasound scanning
• Assisting with Laboratory work
• Helping with administrative work
• Ensure hospital supplies i.e. needles, syringes, fluids, hibiscrub etc are replenished
• Empty bins
• Washing of bedding
• Day to day cleaning of kennels, cattery and surgical areas

Reception Duties: Dalston & Wetheral branches

• Arriving clients
• Booking appointments
• Taking payments
• Dispensing medication with overview from Vet
• Answering the phones & taking messages
• Stock checks

We expect all Paragon employees to conduct themselves in a professional manner, to maintain and achieve the highest possible standards of services and client care at all times, to communicate effectively and to be respectful towards colleagues and clients. Productive teamwork is essential to allow our Practice and ourselves to progress.

Our recruitment package includes Private Medical Insurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, ongoing support, training and development.    

Enquire by email or apply by sending your CV and covering letter to [email protected] by Friday 25th October 2024.