Company Bookkeeper

Paul Mitchell Associates ,
Leicester, Leicestershire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

11465 - Company Bookkeeper Job Spec Location: Leicester Summary Are you an experienced bookkeeper / accountant looking to oversee the finance function of a burgeoning B2C retail business? My client, part of a group of retail companies based in Leicester, is seeking a Company Bookkeeper to join their growing team on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for all key areas of the finance function, including sales, purchase and nominal ledgers, stock, management accounts and forecasts. Responsibilities Process sales invoices, allocating receipts & credit control, Investigate customer debit notes, Raise debit notes to customers / suppliers, Process purchase invoices, make supplier payments & check supplier statements, Petty cash management, Control account reconciliations, Fixed asset management, Maintenance of the general ledger including journal preparation, Maintenance and posting bank transactions, Preparation of quarterly VAT returns, Complete financial month-end, Ad-hoc weekly & monthly reporting, Query resolution, Ad-hoc financial duties / projects as required, Occasional banking, Maintain stock records. Reporting to: Managing Director Requirements Essential: Qualifications: Studying AAT Systems: moderate - advanced MS Excel, pivot charts & pivot tables, Demonstrate an ability to work to tight deadlines within finance, with excellent time management and organisational skills, Be a confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated team player with initiative, with the ability to work autonomously, Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, Ensure professional knowledge, skills, innovation and personal image are sufficiently developed to fulfil the requirement of the position. Desired: Qualifications: AAT Qualified (desired), Systems: Sage 200 / ERP knowledge, Experience with costing, Experience working within a B2C retail environment, Calculated fields, relationships, data models, macros. Package Appointment Type: Permanent Salary: Negotiable, circa £22k - £25k per annum (subject to experience) Hours: Full-Time, 37 per week Holiday 20 Days Bank Holidays Possible Study Support (distance learning) Pension Free on-site parking If you're interested & think you're suitable for this opportunity, please apply online OR call Charlotte at Paul Mitchell Associates (quoting ref: 11465) on 0116 254 9404. Paul Mitchell Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By applying to this vacancy you are consenting to Paul Mitchell Associates contacting you and processing your data in line with our Privacy Policy under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). If you do not consent to Paul Mitchell Associates contacting you and processing your data in line with GDPR please DO NOT apply. For further information relating to our Privacy Policy please visit our website.