Bookkeeper

**About Us**

An exciting opportunity to join a small family run business based in Burscough, Ormskirk.

We are Wholesaler of Soft Drinks, Crisps, Confectionary and Packaging delivering products all over the UK, Dealing with local small Retailers to Major Blue Chip companies.

**About you**:
We are seeking someone with good attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. With excellent record keeping and organizational skills you will be able to multi-task and be equally comfortable at handling confidential information as well as dealing with more mundane tasks.

You will be able to demonstrate strong accounting and book-keeping skills and an understanding of applicable accounting software. You will have excellent computer skills and administrative abilities.

**Responsibilities**:

- Record all financial information through relevant accountancy software; SAGE 50
- Control of Sales & Purchase Ledgers;
- Bank Reconciliations;
- Petty Cash;
- Credit Card postings & Reconciliation;
- Prepare & send accurate invoices;
- Create and send sales invoices;
- Chase overdue invoices;
- Processing & payment of expenses;
- Timely processing of supplier payments;
- Update internal spreadsheets as required;
- Keep records of annual leave, check time-sheets etc;
- Additional duties as designated by the Manager and/or Director.

**Essential Skills & Experience**
- Minimum 1 years’ experience within a similar role;
- IT literate in Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook and Excel and finance software e.g. Sage, QuickBooks etc.
- Great attention to detail
- Able to work solely using own initiative
- A flexible approach will be needed as every day is different
- A good telephone manner and communication skills.
- Be able to show initiative in solving problems.
- Ability to handle confidential information.

**Desirable Skills and Experience**
- Experience of work in a similar role

**What we offer**:

- 20 days annual leave; + Bank Holidays
- Company pension with employer contribution;
- Casual dress
- Company events

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- bookkeeping: 1 years (preferred)

**Salary**: £22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
- bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)