Bookkeeper/ Office Manager
Job Description
My client has experienced increased business demands as a result of the current situation and so although this will be a permanent role, the successful applicant will be required to start on an immediate or reduced notice period and must be able to commit to a 40 hour, office based working week.
Responsibilities:
- Coding, processing and splitting of supplier invoices
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Weekly and monthly BACS and cheques supplier payment runs
- Billing and invoicing for services as per agreed customer terms
- Allocation of cash to relevant customer accounts
- Management and resolution of any supplier/ customer queries
- Bank reconciliations
- Journal postings and maintenance (accruals, prepayments)
- Credit control – proactively chasing B2C and B2B accounts to ensure timely payments are made
- Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT return, ensuring transactions are reconciled and submitted in time frames outlined
- Supporting external accountant with required documentation for month/ year end accounts closure
- Payroll processing and completion for workforce, ensuring P32 is accurate
- Submission of pension uploads
- General office and finance reporting and support
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Previous experience within a similar role, ideally managing end to end accounting processes for a small to medium sized business Be up to date with payroll legislation, P32 and have previously completed and processed payroll and pension submissions Familiar with VAT returns Qualified to AAT L2 or above Strong IT systems skills (Sage 50 and Sage 50 payroll highly advantageous) Ability to work independently and complete processes to strict time frames Excellent time management and organizational skills Excellent communication and problem solving abilities Excellent work ethic Ability to start on an immediate/ reduced notice period