Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated bookkeeper or similar who is experienced in purchase and sales ledger to join a business that will support your career growth. Your skills, experience and attributes will include...

• A recognised financial qualification or at least three years of experience.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential
• Able to maintain accurate and effective record keeping systems.
• Can produce accurate records and reports
• Experience of SAGE ideal but not essential
• Shows sensitivity and objectivity in dealing with confidential issues
• Works on own initiative, prioritise work, handle pressure, and meet deadlines
• Willing to contribute to the team
• Flexible and efficient while demonstrating excellent attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual, professional
• Strong communication skills
• Competent in Excel and Word

The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring that all financial activities are carried out to the highest standard, in line with accounting policies set out by the company. Duties will include...

• Developing and managing Financial Systems and Policies.
• Carry out daily Ledger Accounting for both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Produce weekly and monthly Financial and Management Accounting Reports
• Deal with daily financial queries internal and external, communicate, investigate and produce accurate information in a timely and efficient manner.
• Daily Bank Reconciliation.
• Purchase Ledger - Gather Suppliers’ invoices from each department, reconcile, authorise and ensure prompt payment of invoices.
• Sales Ledger – ensure internal procedures are followed.
• Monitor Expenditure on a monthly basis.
• Produce and Analyse Financial Statements, P&L and Luca Pack
• Produce Debtors and Creditors Reports and Analyse findings
• Produce Bank Reconciliation with General Ledger
• Closure of debtors Accounts -undertake Budget managements, Fees, and Expenses.
• Responsible for Petty Cash
• Vat Returns
• Credit controlling; chasing debts, ensure we keep in line with the cash forecast.
• Payroll – Ensure system is in working order, input into sage, keep wage records up to date. Input holidays and absenteeism into sage. Raise PAYE cheque.
• Working with external accountant’s for end of year audit
• Keeping all client information up to date and current

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities