Bookkeeper/admin

is take the initiative**Bookkeeper/Admin**

You will lead and oversee the finance and administrative operations of the organization. Working with SAGE 50 is highly preferred.
- Assist with the maintenance of financial procedures and administrative duties assigned.
- Responsible for the raising of purchase orders for all company divisions and miscellaneous.
- Processing payments, invoices, income, and receipts and entering data into accounting software/databases.
- Preparing financial statements showing business income and expenditure.
- Preparing payment runs.
- Tracking bank account balances and invoices.
- Assisting in the completion of VAT returns.
- Develop monthly financial statements including cash flow, profit, and loss, and balance sheets.
- Assist in preparing employee payroll/PAYE.
- Assisting with administrative duties and preparing yearly accounts.
- Following up on outstanding payments and chasing aged debt/retentions.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
- Strong analytical skills, including attention to detail and ability to think outside of the box.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
- Be able to take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
- Proactive attitude
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of SAGE 50 modules.
- Experience in manufacturing is preferred, but not essential.

Pay: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Milton Keynes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
- bookkeeping: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/11/2023