Bookkeeper

Office Angels; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a Bookkeeper for a fully office-based role in Tilehurst. The position is permanent and full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 5pm, with a salary of 35,000 - 40,000 per year.

You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero, perform bank reconciliations, process receipts and payments, and handle rent-related accounts, utility charges and the purchase ledger. VAT returns are required, with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous Bookkeeping experience essential.
• Accounting qualifications demonstrate expertise.
• Strong knowledge of Xero required.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero.
• Bank reconciliations for accurate records.
• Process receipts and payments efficiently.
• Manage customer accounts including rent and utilities.
• Purchase ledger management and supplier payments.
• Prepare VAT returns and respond to finance queries.
• Support office administration as needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Xero proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Accounting qualifications

Tools

Xero

Job description

Bookkeeper

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Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-Time, Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5pm

Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location: Tilehurst, fully office based

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Day-to-Day Bookkeeping: Managing financial transactions using Xero software.
• Bank Reconciliations: Ensuring accuracy in financial records and statements.
• Processing Receipts and Payments: Handling financial inflows and outflows efficiently.
• Managing Customer Accounts: Overseeing accounts receivable, including rent, pitch fees, and utility charges.
• Purchase Ledger Management: Ensuring supplier payments are processed timely.
• Preparing VAT Returns: Maintaining compliance with taxation requirements.
• Finance Queries: Addressing questions from residents, customers, and suppliers with professionalism.
• Office Administration: Assisting with general administrative tasks to support the daily running of the business.

The ideal candidate:

• Previous Bookkeeping Experience: A solid background in bookkeeping is essential.
• Accounting Qualifications: Relevant qualifications to demonstrate your expertise.
• Strong Working Knowledge of Xero: Proficiency in Xero is a must-have.
• Organised and Detail-Oriented: A keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to liaise with various stakeholders in a friendly yet professional manner.
• Self-Motivated: Capability to work independently and manage your own workload without constant supervision.
• Experience within the property, hospitality, or leisure sectors, such as hotels, holiday parks, or similar businesses, would be advantageous

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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