Bookkeeper/administration

**General office assistant /book keeper**

We are a small business operating an Esso forecourt, convenience store, workshop, body shop and car sales. The general office is the hub of the operation dealing with all transactions processed through the business.

The position is part time 32 hours per week (four days) but may be extended to full time.

The hours are 8.15am - 5.15 pm with one hour for lunch.

The role requires
- Good communication skills at all levels
- Good standard of education with GSCE English and Maths or equivalent
- Self-motivated and organised. Able to plan own time ensuring targets and deadlines are achieved
- Able to work with mínimal supervision
- Reliability

**Responsibilities**:

- Processing of accounting records using Sage 50 accounts
- Cash book, purchase ledger, sales ledger and nominal ledger
- Preparation of bank reconciliations
- Preparation of accurate reports and information for accountants
- Answering the telephone in a professional manner
- Relaying information to relevant parties
- Providing administrative support to the team
- Calculations of hours for staff wages
- Written and verbal communications as necessary in the day to day business

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 32 per week

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 4 years (preferred)
- bookkeeping: 4 years (preferred)