Job Description

You will be required to carry out tasks such as updating the sales and purchase ledgers, bank accounts, fixed asset registers and key balance sheet control accounts.
Key responsibilities:

• Processing sales invoices, reconciling trade debtors and chasing overdue items on a monthly basis
• Processing purchase invoices within the purchase order system, reconciling trade creditors and generating payment runs on a weekly basis
• Updating the bank accounts daily and reconciling the bank accounts to the XERO Accounting software.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register of the companies and preparing and posting monthly depreciation journals
• Maintaining records of prepayments and accruals (including holiday pay accruals) as well as accrued and deferred income on a monthly basis
• Posting monthly journals in respect of payroll and liaising with external payroll providers in relation to the payment of salaries
• In conjunction with the financial controller, generate quarterly VAT returns and submit
• Provide schedules to and address queries from the external auditors on an annual basis
• Liaise with external advisers in relation to annual accounts preparation and corporation tax returns
• To communicate effectively with all parties, the team, managers, partners and clients.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• AAT qualified with at least 4+ years as a bookkeeper either within industry or outsourced finance within practice.
• Proficiency in the use of XERO software is essential
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.