Hunters Recruitment & Training
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Worthing, West Sussex
Bookkeeper
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £22,000 per annum |
Overview
Bookkeeper Worthing Up to £25000 FT 9-5 Monday to Friday A financial accounting Bookkeeper is required for Hunters’ client, a bright and modern office with a global presence. The Bookkeeper will offer business experience in bookkeeping, financial administration accounting software systems and have expertise using Excel. Ultimately the bookkeeper’s responsibility is to maintain accurate records and report on all day to day financial transactions for the company. What we are hoping to find in the Bookkeeper: Proven bookkeeping experience. Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles. Strong organisational administrative skills. Prioritise and manage tasks independently, maintaining a busy workload. Proven ability to calculate, post, manage accounting figures and financial records. Data entry skills with a knack for numbers. Have an ability to work quickly and accurately to deadlines. Attention to detail is key. Computer literate with experience on Microsoft Office. Mac proficiency is highly advantageous. Qualified in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration. Knowledge of accounting software is essential, Xero is preferred. Adhere to company principles, brand values, ISO standards and strategic direction. Knowledge of ISO, compliance, regulation and GDPR is advantageous. You will need to be honest, discreet and trustworthy. Confidentiality is paramount and will form an important part of your contract and working practices. Some of the varied tasks of the Bookkeeper: Maintain financial records. Accurate day to day recording of financial transactions and complete the posting process. Quality checking all transactions recorded correctly. Bank reconciliations, processing supplier and client invoices and expenses. Monthly balancing of books, pre-payments, accruals, task management. Creation of client invoices across multiple currencies and credit control to manage timely payment. Setting up bank payments for authorisation. Filing of quarterly VAT Returns. Process accounts receivable/payable and submit payroll in a timely manner. Financial recording and analysis: Enter data, maintain records and create various regular reports and financial statements. Creation and analysis of financial reports including monthly Profit and Loss to senior management team. Management Reviews: Quarterly presentation of 'Actuals’ against Target and Prior Year. Assistance with annual budget setting. Assistance with year-end account preparation for annual audits, alongside accountant. Ensure legal requirements compliance adhered to including purchase, sales, receipts, payments. Reconciling bank accounts. Managing currency exchanges. Manage internal team expenses and petty cash. Office Management: updating database, answering emails/calls and general office management duties. Providing administration support to the senior management team.