Bookkeeper

Red Recruitment 247; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced bookkeeping professional with strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. This role involves managing VAT returns, preparing financial reports, and ensuring accuracy in financial record keeping. You will be responsible for handling various ledgers, bank reconciliations, and general administrative tasks. If you have a keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel with bookkeeping experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial record keeping and VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Manage VAT returns and ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Prepare financial reports and reconcile bank statements.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Intermediate/Advanced Excel

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Sales Ledger

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Job description

The ideal candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Intermediate/Advanced Excel. This is for an experienced candidate with solid bookkeeping experience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. VAT expert/experience; standard, cash, and partial exemption.
2. Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping.
3. Excellent organisational and time management skills.
4. Strong knowledge of Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable process.
5. Reconcile bank statements and credit card statements.
6. Prepare financial reports including balance sheets and income statements.
7. Detailed knowledge to prepare the VAT Return (including partial exemption VAT).
8. Knowledge to post the complex journals, payroll journals, and intercompany reconciliation.
9. Managing filing of documents efficiently both on the system and manually.
10. General administrative activities.

Working hours: 08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday