The Furniture Makers’ Company is the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry. It champions and supports the industry by driving excellence, educating for the future, and helping those in need. Formed as a guild in 1952, established as a livery company of the City of London in 1963, and granted a Royal Charter in 2013, the Furniture Makers’ Company has a long colourful history.

We are recruiting for a self-motivated bookkeeper to administer the day to day accounts of The Furniture Makers’ Company and its subsidiaries so as to ensure the finances are effectively managed and accurate and timely information is available for those who require it. While providing support and advice to the Financial Controller, Chief Executive and Treasurer.

We are looking for an organised and experienced bookkeeper who has exemplary skills and whose career to date demonstrates proven success. Do you want to be part of a small close-knit team, working for a forward looking charity and modern livery company?

What are the skills and experience required?

A recognised bookkeeping or accountancy qualification (AAT, IAB or equivalent to Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Bookkeeping and Accounting or similar)
At least 5 years of general bookkeeping experience
A team player able to work in a small team and be prepared to help in a wide variety of tasks outside the formal job description: enthusiasm and willingness to learn are essential.
Dependable and reliable: able to produce consistently high quality and quantity of work under pressure.
An ability to work autonomously with good personal organisation and presentation; first class numeracy skills
Good prioritisation to reach decisions quickly and effectively with an excellent eye for detail
Good IT skills with experience of SAGE Line 50 Accounts
Ability to work remotely when required.

Although not a prerequisite experience in one of more of the following sectors would be ideal:

Charitable organisations
Commercial Property
Membership

What does the job involve?

Bookkeeping and Credit Control

Responsible for all bookkeeping duties using SAGE Line 50 including:

Recording all financial transactions
Maintain company ledgers
Raising sales invoices, maintaining the sales ledger and monitoring debtors.
Arranging payment of and posting purchase invoices
Generating VAT returns
Reconciliations of all control accounts and intercompany accounts
Submitting Gift Aid claims
Monitoring cash flow and ensuring there are always sufficient funds for upcoming payments
Processing welfare payments
Posting stock usage and reconciling stock
Update investment schedule and posting journals
Maintain the fixed asset registers and posting depreciation journals
Assisting the Financial Controller in the preparation of management accounts
Preparing information required for the Financial Controller for audit
Providing administrative and clerical support as needed
Additional bookkeeping duties as designated by management
Maintaining petty cash

Payroll and Pensions

Running the monthly payroll using SAGE 50 Payroll
Making full payment submissions to HMRC
Preparing and submitting P11ds
Making necessary payments to HMRC in a timely manner
Submit monthly pension contributions and ensure all payments are made across to the various funds.

Eudonet (CRM system)

Export and import of sales transactions from eudonet
Reconciling Sage/ Eudonet