Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a level 3/4 trainee bookkeeper to join a developing team supporting two companies – a new restaurant opening in Hampstead and an existing business in Welwyn Garden City working manufacturing electrical sensors.

 

KOJO - Hampstead

KOJO brings a 21st century trend of plant-based diets to your everyday consumer. KOJO is a restaurant designed to house a Grab & Go facility serving well-being everyday essentials, whilst offering a take-out service than coincides with our range of menus. The restaurants’ vision it to invite all walks of life into an urbanised environment that promotes sustainable responsibility whilst offering high-quality, organic products. Our roots are anchored in the ancient holistic living philosophy of nutritious Japanese cuisine.

Our mission is to provide a nutritious and good feel dining experience by utilising the worlds plants and creating delicious meals, whilst delivering our customers with a cultured feeling of equality.

 

 

VST – Welwyn Garden City

VST Global is a leader in developing sensors to detect the build-up of dust and grease particles in ducting systems, selling direct to commercial companies. The company operates from an office in Welwyn Garden City.

 

 

The Role:

• To assume responsibility for day to day bookkeeping of KOJO and VST Global

• Set up and maintain the bookkeeping processes, with support from the director and external accountants
• Process daily bookkeeping activities and maintain the company financial records
• Work closely with the leadership team in both businesses to meet deadlines and filing requirements (such as VAT return submission)
• Perform month end reconciliations
• Produce monthly management accounts in order to facilitate management decisions and allow performance review

• Display organisational skills in order to remain on top of bookkeeping and other duties
• Position based in Welwyn Garden City


 

 

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of bookkeeping experience with AAT level 3 completed
• Mathematics & English GCSE to grade B minimum
• Prior experience in operating Xero (or another similar accounting software) and sound understanding of accounting principals

• Problem solving capabilities and ability to work as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities


 

 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Support provided by external accountancy firm
• Further AAT study support to complete Level 4

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum 1 year of bookkeeping experience with AAT level 3 completed • Mathematics & English GCSE to grade B minimum • Prior experience in operating Xero (or another similar accounting software) and sound understanding of accounting principals • Problem solving capabilities and ability to work as part of a team • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities