Bookkeeper/accounts Clerk

**Job Overview**
Pentagon Plastics Ltd are a Horsham based manufacturing company looking for an experienced Bookkeeper/Accounts Clerk to join our team on a permanent, part-time basis, managing financial records and transactions for our company. This is an office
- based role, reporting directly to the Managing Director.

**Role Responsibilities will include**:
Full-Cycle Bookkeeping
- Manage all bookkeeping activities, including maintaining the general ledgers, performing bank reconciliations, and posting journal entries.
- Ensure the accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.
- Cash flow, bank reconciliation and credit control
- Account and Transaction Management/Payments and Credits

Accounts Payable Management
- Take full ownership of the AP process, from invoice receipt through to payment.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Reconcile supplier statements regularly and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
- Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT Returns

Accounts Receivable Management
- Oversee all aspects of AR, including customer invoicing, payment collections, and account reconciliations.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and ensure timely follow-up on overdue accounts.

Payroll/PAYE
- Prepare and submit monthly payroll data for Pentagon Plastics Group
- Set Up of New Starters within payroll and Auto-enrolments
- Submission of AE Pension payments and regulatory requirements of the pension scheme.
- Preparation of annual P11D’s
- Support Employees with any PAYE related enquiries
- Process Monthly PAYE

Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Preparation of monthly management accounts by providing precise AP/AR data.
- Cash flow forecasting and preparation of financial statements, focusing on payables and receivables.
- Maintain and enhance financial controls within the AP/AR functions.

Compliance and Audit Support
- Ensure all financial activities comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Provide documentation and support during external audits, particularly concerning AP/AR records.
- Preparation of annual R&D submission in conjunction with the MD & Company Accountant.

Process Improvement
- Identify and implement process improvements to optimize AP/AR workflows.

**Requirements**:

- A minimum of 5 years of experience in bookkeeping and AP/AR roles, ideally within the manufacturing industry.
- Proficiency in using accounting software
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Strong understanding of AP/AR processes, best practices, and financial controls.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Strong communication skills, capable of interacting professionally with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision while being an effective team player.

To be successful in this role you will have a passion for numbers and great communication skills, your meticulous approach will ensure that our company accounts are accurate and up to date at all times, helping to support the wider aims and objectives of the business.

Days - Monday to Friday

Hours - 10am - 3pm (Negotiable) 25 Hour Week

Annual Leave - 25 days (plus Statutory Bank Holidays)

Remuneration - £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (full time equivalent)

Following one complete years service you will be eligible to benefit from joining the organisations Group Cash Plan scheme.

To ensure adequate training and hand over with the current Finance Manager (impending retirement) we are ideally aiming for a start date of 04th November 2024.

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

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Bookkeeping: 5 years (required)
- Accounting software: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/11/2024