Bookkeeper

Glassworks London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance firm in Greater London is seeking a Bookkeeper to support its finance operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate records using Xero, performing reconciliations for multiple accounts, and managing the cash flow forecast. Ideal applicants should have over 3 years of bookkeeping experience in ecommerce or retail, possess strong organizational skills, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail. Familiarity with Shopify is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience required, preferably in ecommerce or retail.
• Experience with Xero expertise and Shopify software preferred.
• Highly organized and self-motivated individual needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliation for UK accounts and one Korean account.
• Conduct sales reconciliation for all channels and cash reconciliation.
• Maintain cash flow forecast and perform payment runs.

Skills

Xero expertise

Excellent administrative skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

Shopify

Job description

Career Opportunities with Glassworks London

We’re looking for a Bookkeeper to support our finance operations.

The Role

The Bookkeeper will perform Glassworks London’s day to day administrative finance management primarily focused on keeping Xero accurate and up to date as well as the company’s budget and cash flow forecast. The candidate will be a strong Xero user – comfortable connecting feeds and reconciling bank feeds as well as sales and purchase invoices.

Responsibilities

Perform bank reconciliation for UK accounts and one Korean account (mainly supplier purchase reconciliations) ensuring precise entries by nominal code to run accurate P&Ls for each channel.

Perform sales reconciliation for all channels and cash reconciliation for all retail stores including safe counts.

Keep 13 week cash flow forecast up to date.

Perform weekly/bi‑weekly payment runs.

Update the monthly budget forecast with actual figures and report budget usage to ordering managers.

Ad hoc administrative support including prompt resolution of incorrect invoicing and pending refunds/credits.

Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns (a plus, not required).

Negotiate key operating contracts alongside management team as contract reviews arise (utilities, telecoms, insurance, merchant services).

Job Requirements

3+ years of bookkeeping experience is required, preferably in ecommerce or retail (Shopify experience is a plus).

Xero expertise is required and experience with Shopify and Xero related forecasting software is a plus.

Highly organised and self‑motivated with a true desire to keep the books and reporting tidy and up to date.

Excellent administrative skills, attention to details and written/verbal communication skills to clearly communicate with the team and suppliers.