Bookkeeper

Small, friendly, open plan office with free onsite parking.
35 hour working week with early finish on Fridays.
Competitive benefits to include annual bonus.
A brand-new opportunity for a skilled Bookkeeper with a passion for finance to join a long established supplier of specialist components.
With ambitious growth plans and new offices, this is a fabulous time to join and contribute to the ongoing success of this SME organisation
About the opportunity -
Reporting to the MD, you will be responsible for managing all financial records and transactions for the business, along with providing general administrative support to the business, as required.
Key Responsibilities will include –
* Maintain accurate financial records using Xero.
* Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
* Reconcile bank statements, ensuring accuracy of financial data.
* Sending monthly statements to customers, managing credit control.
* Processing of international payments to suppliers.
* Preparation of financial reports, including profit and loss statements, and balance sheets.
* Assist with budget preparation and monitoring.
* Support the preparation of tax returns.
* Preparation of payroll prior to submitting to Accountant.
* Administrative support to the MD to include letter production, preparation of marketing materials, ordering of office consumables, and keeping accurate HR records.
Skills & Experience Required –
* Proven experience as a bookkeeper / accounts administrator is essential, with a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, ideally within an SME business.
* Competent in the use of accounting software, ideally Xero.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
* AAT qualified is desirable, but not essential.
* Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work with consistent accuracy.
* Effective communication skills, by phone, writing and in person.
* Self-sufficient approach, ability to prioritise tasks accordingly, and capable of working to deadlines.
* Flexible and team focused attitude to support business needs.
(The successful candidate will have a full handover to assist with learning the role and the business).
If you have the required skills and experience, please send your CV Application for immediate consideration. If you would like further details before applying, please call us.
Thank you for your interest. We will assess your application and we will contact you if we are able to progress with considering you for the vacancy. Please note that due to the high number of applications we can receive, we are not always able to respond to each applicant individually.
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