Job Description

The newly created role as Bookkeeper, you will support the Finance Manager and Finance Director. We are looking for an outstanding, driven, enthusiastic Accounts Assistant who wants to learn, progress, work hard and grow with the business.

A passion for sneakers is a must, along with a strong attention to detail and ability to work in a start-up environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant looking to work for a fast-paced and growing retail business. You will need to be confident with debits and credits and the preparation of the trial balance. The successful candidate will also gain exposure prepping the monthly management accounts, running the payroll and administering VAT returns.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping using Xero accounting software, up to the trial balance
• Maintaining and organising the necessary records/files
• Bank processing and reconciliation Credit card reconciliations
• Payroll set up
• Timely submission of VAT returns (margin scheme)
• Balance sheet reconciliations, journal postings, accruals and prepayments
• Help prepare the monthly management accounts
• Managing the account's email inbox
• Other finance related duties as requested

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experienced bookkeeper with a minimum 2 year's experience Part Qualified AAT, CIMA or ACCA Good working knowledge of Xero (not essential) Strong Excel skills Confident communicator, self-motivated and focused on deliverables High attention to detail and well organised Good analytical skills. Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritise effectively Able to think on feet and work to tight deadlines. Experience of working in e-commerce would be useful but not essential. A strong grasp of accounting - posting journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations