Bookkeeper

Robert Walters UK; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to join their dynamic team in London. This temporary position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your financial expertise in managing accounts payable and receivable, generating VAT invoices, and preparing financial reports. You will play a pivotal role in reconciling bank accounts and ensuring financial accuracy while collaborating with various departments. If you have a strong background in bookkeeping, excellent numerical skills, and a keen eye for detail, this role is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in bookkeeping or a related field.
• Strong experience with Sage 50 and Excel; familiarity with Insphire is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Reconciling multiple bank accounts and performing credit control duties.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Level 2

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are supporting a client of ours in their search for a Bookkeeper. They require someone to support them in covering a short term temporary position starting in mid May.

This role offers the opportunity to utilise your financial expertise within a dynamic environment, managing accounts payable and receivable transactions, generating VAT invoices, payroll and financial reports.

You will play a crucial role in reconciling multiple bank accounts, performing credit control and assisting in the preparation of yearly accounts and quarterly VAT returns.

Your excellent numerical and analytical skills will be key in resolving customer financial queries promptly and collaborating with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

* Opportunity to utilise your financial expertise within a dynamic environment
* Play a crucial role in maintaining financial accuracy and efficiency
* Work collaboratively within a supportive team

What you'll do:

As a Bookkeeper, you will be at the heart of the company's financial operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
* Generating VAT invoices and payroll, including pension calculations and submissions
* Reconciling multiple bank accounts, including factoring accounts
* Performing credit control duties
* Assisting in the preparation of yearly accounts and quarterly VAT returns
* Generating financial reports and assist with financial analysis as needed using Sage and Excel
* Resolving customer financial queries promptly, liaising with our sales team
* Collaborating with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information

The ideal candidate for this Bookkeeper position brings:
* Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in bookkeeping or a related field
* AAT Level 2 qualification as a minimum requirement
* Strong experience with Sage 50 and Excel; familiarity with Insphire is a plus
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook
* Excellent numerical and analytical skills
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
* High attention to detail and accuracy

Apply today by clicking on the link!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: TEMPORARY

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: London

Contract Type: TEMPORARY

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Assistant Accountant

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: £15 - £20 per hour

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: London

TEMPORARY

Job Reference: 0XIYEE-4533BFF6

Date posted: 30 April 2025

Consultant: Michelle Barclay

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