Freelance Bookkeeper

**Role Summary**

We are looking for a registered freelance bookkeeper, to maintain the books and core financial records of our CIO charity (Church).

**Expected time commitment**
Between 3 and 6 hours per week although it is likely to involve more work initially and time commitment required may be variable at year-end or other key times.

**Role Description**
The role of Bookkeeper within our organisation is to record all charity spending, including purchases, hire invoices and donations and provide accurate information on charity donations and outgoings for the purposes of reporting to Director/Trustees and filing accounts.
As our Bookkeeper, you will liaise/communicate closely with the Treasurer to support the efficiency of business processes. You will be organised, efficient and skilled at keeping track of the various types of spending/incoming by the charity. The position involves using Xero accountancy software and Dext Prepare.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Maintaining and balancing accounts, verifying, and posting transactions on a weekly basis
- Recording and managing invoices & payments
- Basic management reports on a monthly basis
- Claim GiftAid via ChurchSuite
- Monthly Payroll for 2 fixed salaries on BrightPay cloud + Nest submission and payroll journal on Xero
- Prepare reports for the Annual General Meeting
- Prepare financial annual report for the Charity Commission
- Working closely with the Treasurer
- Possess relevant bookkeeping qualifications
- Strong understanding of charity accounts
- Strong bookkeeping skills and previous experience in a similar role
- Registered with a supervisory authority to follow anti-money laundering regulations
- Solid organisational and communication skills; excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines
- Highly computer literate with experience of Xero accounting and reporting
- Experience with administration tools like ChurchSuite

Induction and training will be provided by the outgoing bookkeeper

More details of the weekly and monthly tasks can be requested upon further interest in the position

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

**Job Type**: Freelance

**Salary**: £15.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexitime

**Experience**:

- bookkeeping: 5 years (preferred)
- Charity Accounts: 4 years (required)

Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: Freelance Bookkeeper Self-employed
Expected start date: 01/10/2023