Bookkeeper

Daniel Lee Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Daniel Lee Recruitment is seeking an experienced Financial Controller / Bookkeeper for a growing independent estate agency in Chester. The role can be full or part time and offers ownership of the finance function within a dynamic business that aims to challenge the traditional Chester market.

You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, financial reporting, VAT, payroll support and work with external accountants to improve processes and controls, providing clear financial insight to directors.

Qualifications

• Previous estate agency, lettings, or property sector experience essential.
• Strong bookkeeping and financial control experience.
• Comfortable with accounting software and financial systems.
• Ability to work independently and with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration.
• Process purchase and sales invoices and manage payables/receivables.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and monitor cashflow.
• Support payroll and staff expenses; VAT returns.
• Produce regular management reports and liaise with external accountants.
• Strengthen financial controls and improve processes.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial control

Cash flow management

Payroll support

VAT preparation

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Independent worker

Tools

Accounting software

Financial systems

Payroll systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller / Bookkeeper to join a growing, independent estate agency based in Chester. Full or part time considered.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who understands both finance and the property industry and wants to play an important role within an ambitious business that is doing things differently.

The company is an established independent estate agency with ambitious plans for growth and a clear vision to challenge the traditional way estate agency operates in Chester.

The Role

Working closely with the senior management team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management and bookkeeping of the business, ensuring that the company's financial processes are accurate, efficient and well organised.

This is a hands-on role and would suit someone who enjoys having ownership of their work and being an integral part of a growing business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration
• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Managing accounts payable and receivable
• Bank reconciliations
• Monitoring incoming and outgoing payments
• Preparing and maintaining financial records
• Credit control and chasing outstanding payments
• Supporting payroll and staff expenses
• VAT preparation and submissions
• Producing regular management reports
• Monitoring cash flow
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes
• Working closely with external accountants
• Maintaining accurate financial records across the business
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and systems
• Providing financial insight and support to the directors
• Ensuring appropriate financial controls and procedures are maintained

Previous experience within an estate agency, lettings business, property company or similar property-related environment is essential.

You will ideally have a strong understanding of the financial processes involved within a property business and be comfortable dealing with the complexities of an estate agency environment.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in bookkeeping or financial control
• Highly organised and commercially minded
• Accurate and detail-focused
• Confident working independently
• Comfortable dealing with senior management
• Experienced with accounting software and financial systems
• Proactive and willing to improve existing processes
• Trustworthy and discreet when dealing with confidential financial information
• Comfortable working within a fast-growing independent business

Why Join?

This isn't simply a bookkeeping position.

You will be joining a growing independent estate agency that is looking to change the way the industry operates in Chester, with an opportunity to have genuine influence over how the business develops.

For the right individual, there is considerable scope to take ownership of the finance function, improve processes and become a key member of the senior team as the business continues to grow.