Bookkeeper

The Bookkeeper will support the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This role involves handling day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, assisting with financial reporting, and supporting the overall financial operations of the company.

Your responsibilities are inclusive of but not restricted to

• Data Entry and Record Keeping: Accurately enter financial transactions into the accounting system and maintain up-to-date records.
• Invoice Processing: Manage the processing of invoices, including receiving, verifying, and ensuring timely payments.
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure consistency between the company's records and bank statements.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Expense Management: Track and record company expenses, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to company policies.
• Support Audits: Provide support during internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and reports.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies, including RMAR and CASS audits.
• Assisting Supervisor: Support Supervisor with various accounting tasks and projects as needed.
• Payroll Processing: Assist in processing payroll, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, taxes, and other deductions.
• Accounts Receivable: Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing customers, tracking payments, and following up on overdue accounts.
• Accounts Payable: Handle accounts payable, including verifying invoices, matching them with purchase orders, and ensuring timely payments to suppliers.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct basic financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Cash Flow Management: Assist in monitoring and managing the company’s cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
• Budgeting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing necessary financial data and insights.
• Document Management: Maintain organised and accessible financial records and documents, ensuring compliance with record-keeping requirements.
• Tax Compliance: Assist in preparing and filing tax returns, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations.
• Customer Service: Respond to financial inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, providing accurate and timely information.
• Training and Development: Participate in training programs to enhance accounting knowledge and skills.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving accounting processes and procedures, suggesting and implementing improvements.
• Software Utilisation: Utilise accounting software and other financial tools effectively to perform accounting tasks efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Education: A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred. Candidates pursuing or holding an AAT qualification will have an advantage.
• Experience: Previous experience in bookkeeping or a related financial role is desirable.
• Skills:
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.