Bookkeeper

BACK HOME BAND; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting engineering practice in Dunstable is seeking an experienced bookkeeper for a part-time role (20 hours per week). Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, invoicing, credit control, and preparing reports. The role requires AAT qualifications, data entry skills, and experience with accounting principles. A salary range of £35,000 to £37,500 pro-rata based on experience and a flexible working arrangement may be possible.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Nest Pension scheme

Qualifications

• AAT Level 1/2/3 in Bookkeeping required.
• Strong data entry skills necessary.
• Understanding of accounting principles is important.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record financial transactions such as purchases, expenses, sales, and payments.
• Produce invoices and manage credit control processes.
• Store and organize financial records appropriately.
• Reconcile financial statements for accuracy.
• Prepare quarterly VAT submissions.
• Engage with the team for utility project coordination.
• Provide management accounts for reporting.
• Review quarterly reports with Directors.

Skills

Data entry skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Experience with spreadsheets

Experience with bookkeeping software (QuickBooks)

Education

AAT Level 1/2/3 in Bookkeeping

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced bookkeeper looking for a local, part time position with a friendly, collaborative team?

Our Client

Our client is a consulting engineering practice. A well established business, they have been operating for 21+ years. They have specialist knowledge of all in building services and are based in Dunstable.

The Role

Our Client is looking for an experienced bookkeeper who will be responsible for maintaining the business's financial transactions. They will be responsible for the first part of the accounting process, which involves organizing and recording financial data. Engaging with clients and arranging for invoices to be raised in relation to the general projects.

Responsibilities

• Record transactions: Collect and record financial transactions, such as purchases, expenses, sales, and payments.
• Invoices: Produce invoices.
• Credit control: Chase overdue payments. Our primary client pays on time without prompting; there are a small number of lesser clients that need prompting from time to time. This is a small part of the role.
• Organize records: Store financial records in ledgers, spreadsheets, and databases
• Reconcile statements: Compare financial records to ensure accuracy and report any discrepancies.
• VAT submission: Reviewing the quarterly VAT information provided by accountants.
• Project coordination: Engagement with team for utility projects.
• Management accounts: Provide monthly information for management report to accountants.
• Quarterly reports: Review the quarterly reports information provided by accountants with Directors.
• Annual accounts: Responsible for engaging with the accountants and reviewing, coordinating the annual accounts with Directors.

The Qualifications

• AAT Level 1/2/3 in Bookkeeping
• Data entry skills
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Experience with spreadsheets and bookkeeping software (QuickBooks)

The Terms

The successful candidate will work at our client\'s offices in Dunstable and will be directly responsible to the Directors and wider support team.

Hours: 20 hours per week, 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday. There may be openness to more flexible arrangements as the role and company requirements develop.

Holiday entitlement: 20 days and 8 bank holidays pro rata. 1 January to 31 December.

Nest Pension scheme.

Salary: £35,000 up to £37,500 pro-rata depending on experience.

If you want to use your data skills in this growing company that cares about its people, please apply today.

Full-time equivalent actual salary will depend on hours worked.