Bookeeper

This family-owned residential property company, established in 1989 require a Bookeeper to replace their current Bookeeper leaving in April. The business has a long-term property rental portfolio as well as some short-term Airbnb rental properties, mostly around the Bishop's Stortford area and a few abroad.

Job Responsibilities:

- Maintaining records of financial transactions by establishing accounts; posting expenses and other transactions.
- Checking rental income is paid and various costs/invoices are paid on time.
- Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
- Liaising with our accountancy firm in London, supplying information they required
- Preparing financial reports by collecting, analysing and summarising account information.

We are very flexible to work with in regards to days and hours. This is a remote position and will only require you to occationally pop into the office to pick up any receipts/ invoices, etc.

Initially it will require you to work between 4-6 hours each week. Hourly rate of £15.00 per hour. The role will eventually grow for someone who is able to manage more of the business for the owners. Once this becomes apparent that an applicant is capable of doing more, the hours and salary will be increased accordingly.

Bookkeeper Qualifications / Skills:

- Developing Standards
- Weekly Bank Reconciliation
- Analysing Information
- Dealing with Complexity
- Reporting Research Results
- Data Entry Skills
- Accounting
- Attention to Detail
- Confidentiality
- Thoroughness

Key Skills Required:

- Xero Accounting Software
- AAT Qualified
- Property Related background prefered but not essential
- Minimum 3 years Bookkeeping experience