Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

We’re currently recruiting for a part-time Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper on behalf of an SME organisation. The successful applicant will be hands on and take responsibility for the accounts up to trial balance for this growing organisation. This is a standalone accounts position, and you will be reporting into the Managing Director and liaising with the external accountant. This is an interesting role and presents a wonderful opportunity to join a progressive SME where you can get fully immersed in the business.

Salary and benefits:

• £15 – £17 per hour
• 21 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Statutory pension
• Free lunch on Fridays
• On-site parking

Hours of work:

• Part-time 20 hours per week across 5 days (flexible on timings)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Accounts up to trial balance
• Sales and purchase ledger – posting, invoicing, and reconciling
• Posting of receipts
• Raising of supplier payments and completion of payment run
• Supplier query resolution
• Daily bank reconciliations
• Collation of payroll for external accountant and completion of payroll journals
• Cash flow forecasting
• VAT returns
• Credit control (minimal)
• Collation of information for Corporation Tax returns
• Liaising with the accountants, HMRC and other authorities

Skills and experience required:

• AAT qualified or studying desirable but QBE will be considered
• Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping / minimum of 5 years previous experience of working in a similar position
• Experience Xero and good working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables / VLOOKUP’s)
• Ability to set up / define new processes and look at working efficiencies
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information
• Organised and self-motivated, with strong interpersonal skills
• Team orientated individual