Bookkeeper

Our client is seeking a Bookkeeper for a 6-month. This role is crucial in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting our accounting processes.

As a Bookkeeper, your responsibilities include the following:

• Processing Invoices: to efficiently process invoices from print to payment, and receipts and input data ensuring accuracy and timely transactions;
• Customer Accounts Reconciliation: Maintain accurate records of customer accounts, perform regular reconciliations, and promptly address any discrepancies.
• Chasing Overdue Accounts: Implement effective credit control practices and proactively follow up on overdue customer accounts, ensuring timely collections and minimising outstanding debts.
• VAT Returns: Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with VAT regulations and deadlines;
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform accurate bank reconciliations to ensure the proper allocation of financial transactions, verify and report any errors in business accounts;
• Month-End/Supplier Accounts Reconciliation & Payments: Conduct month-end activities and prepare monthly financial statements, including cash flow, profit and loss, and balance sheets;
• Sage Payroll/Staff Pension: Support payroll operations using Sage, including staff pension contributions,
• Query Management: Address invoice-related queries promptly and provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Projects: Assist the Accountant with administrative tasks and yearly accounts preparation.

Qualifications:

• Ideally, be AAT qualified;
• Have proven bookkeeping experience;
• Proficiency in Sage software;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping;
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and customers;
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• In return, the business offers:
• Competitive compensation package c£30,000 depending on Experience;
• Flexibility in working hours to support work-life balance;

If you are available at short notice and interested, please apply and take advantage of flexible hours.