Bookkeeper

Worth Recruiting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of bookkeeping

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to develop accounting/tech

Day-to-day financial administration

Job summary

Worth Recruiting is seeking a Company Bookkeeper for a small UK business in Hendon to manage day-to-day bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records. Experience with property management accounts is ideal but not essential.

This permanent, full-time position offers a salary up to £50,000 and a supportive team environment with opportunities to develop accounting skills within the business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts role
• Good understanding of bookkeeping principles, financial transactions and account reconciliations
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Well organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting software
• Professional communication skills and confidence dealing with financial queries
• Property industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• A reliable, methodical and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team

Responsibilities

• Managing the company's day-to-day bookkeeping, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded
• Processing sales and purchase invoices, payments, receipts and expenses
• Reconciling bank accounts and credit card statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining the purchase and sales ledgers, monitoring outstanding invoices and arranging payments
• Assisting with VAT returns, financial reports and preparation of records for the year-end accounts
• Liaising with accountants, suppliers and colleagues to resolve queries and ensure financial records are accurate and up to date

Skills

Experience in bookkeeping and accounts

Bookkeeping principles & reconciliatio

Numerical accuracy & attention to deta

Organisation & deadline management

Excel & accounting software

Professional communication

Property industry experience (adv)

Independent & proactive team player

Education

AAT or ACCA qualifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description

A Company Bookkeeper is required to join a small UK business in Hendon, taking responsibility for day-to-day bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records to support the smooth running of the business. Previous experience in handling property management accounts would be ideal.

Vacancy: Bookkeeper

Sector: Residential Lettings Agency

Location: Hendon, NW9

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (Subject to experience and qualifications)

Position: Permanent - Full Time

Reference: WR99053

This varied role would suit an organised and numerate individual with solid bookkeeping and accounting experience: strong attention to detail and the ability to manage financial transactions efficiently.

Property industry experience would be helpful but is not essential, with the opportunity to develop within a supportive team and contribute to the company's overall financial administration.

AAT or ACCA accountancy / accounting qualifications preferred.

What's in it for you (Benefits)

• Salary of £50,000 per annum
• Opportunity to take ownership of the company's bookkeeping
• Supportive working environment within a small team
• Opportunity to develop your skills and broaden your accounting experience
• Varied role with responsibility for the company's day-to-day financial administration

The Company

• A small UK private property company with residential and commercial interests
• A hands-on business with a practical approach to its day-to-day operations
• Offers the opportunity to work closely with the team and support the company's financial management

What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities) as a Company Bookkeeper

• Managing the company's day-to-day bookkeeping, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded
• Processing sales and purchase invoices, payments, receipts and expenses
• Reconciling bank accounts and credit card statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining the purchase and sales ledgers, monitoring outstanding invoices and arranging payments
• Assisting with VAT returns, financial reports and preparation of records for the year-end accounts
• Liaising with accountants, suppliers and colleagues to resolve queries and ensure financial records are accurate and up to date

What Our Client Is Looking For (Skills & Experience)

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts role
• Good understanding of bookkeeping principles, financial transactions and account reconciliations
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Well organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting software
• Professional communication skills and confidence dealing with financial queries
• Property industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• A reliable, methodical and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team

Is this the role for you?

Job Reference: WR99053 - Company Bookkeeper - Residential Property Management