GL Accountant

Basildon Salary: £28k - £40k depending on experience / may consider hiring on a contract basis initially to help expedite the onboarding process, given the urgency of the role.

About Us: Our client is a boutique financial firm offering Investment Management, Wealth Planning, and Corporate Advisory services. They provide tailored solutions to support their clients' wealth growth and financial planning needs

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Bookkeeper to join their finance department. As a Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

Perform day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, including recording financial transactions, maintaining accurate ledgers, and reconciling accounts.

-Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

-Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports.

-Prepare and pay staff expenses, including Amex reconciliation.

-Set up bank payments and maintain the purchase ledger.

-Monitor mailboxes for accounts payable and assist with regulatory returns.

-Conduct bank reconciliations and provide support during audits and tax preparation.

-Stay up-to-date with industry trends and changes in accounting regulations.

-Complete any training and professional qualifications required for the role.

Proven experience in bookkeeping and accounting.

-AAT Qualified to an appropriate level.

-Ideally, 5 years of bookkeeping experience.

-Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

-Proficiency in relevant accounting software such as Sage and Iris.

-Responsible to: Finance Controller

Competitive salary

-Opportunities for professional development and growth

-Contribution to the overall financial health of the organization

If you're ready to contribute to our growing team and work in a fast-paced financial environment, apply today

If this role isn't the right fit for you, we have a fantastic candidate referral reward program in place. For further details, please visit our website.