Bookkeeper - Expiring soon!
Posted 19/07/2024 by Universal Business Team
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (flexible, with the option to finish early on Fridays)
Benefits: Company wide Bonus / free parking / recently refurbished office / refreshments / pension scheme / opportunities for professional development and growth / supportive and friendly work environment.
Are you a meticulous and skilled Bookkeeper with a passion for accuracy and a keen eye for detail? We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven professional to join a thriving SME family run business based in South Preston. If you have an AAT qualification (or equivalent) / are QBE and experience in a similar role, we want to hear from you!
About the Role:
As our client's new Bookkeeper, you will play a crucial role in managing our client's financial records and supporting the directors with month-end and year-end closing processes. You will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date financial records, reconciling bank statements, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations. Additionally, you will manage supplier relationships, place orders using Sage software, and handle various administrative duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate financial records using Sage and other software.
- Record and categorise daily financial transactions.
- Reconcile bank statements, ledgers, and accounts.
- Prepare financial reports including balance sheets and income statements.
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Monitor and analyse financial data for improvement opportunities.
- Place orders with suppliers and ensure timely receipt of goods.
- Manage supplier pricing and support the estimating department.
- General administrative duties and order processing.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you need to be self-motivated, positive, and driven with excellent relationship-building skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex financial information clearly are essential. You should have excellent Microsoft Excel skills and be proficient in using Sage software. An understanding of the construction industry is beneficial but not essential.
Requirements
Requirements:
- AAT qualification or equivalent certification in accounting OR Qualified by experience.
- Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or in a similar role.
- Proficiency in Sage accounting software and MS Excel.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Why Join Our Client?
You will be joining a well-established company with a reputation for exceptional products and service. Our client offers a supportive and friendly work environment where employees are valued and treated fairly. Their recently refurbished offices provide a pleasant workspace with excellent access to the motorway network.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- 5EB0CE70CC
- Job ID:
- 1277000000000150089
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