Bookkeeper - Full-time

McCormack Partners; Paisley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A B2B consultancy company in Paisley is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to join its expanding team. You will manage all aspects of bookkeeping, including accounts preparation, VAT returns, and client interactions. Ideally, you will bring strong bookkeeping experience and familiarity with accounting software, contributing to the success of a thriving business.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong track record in accounts preparation from practice environment.
• Experience working with small and medium-sized companies.

Responsibilities

• Raising purchase and sales invoices and posting to ledger.
• Producing management accounts and completing quarterly VAT returns.
• Communicating with the Inland Revenue concerning PAYE and other tax matters.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Credit control

Bank reconciliations

Monthly payrolls

SAGE

Excel

Access

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

QuickBooks 2010

Sage Line 50

Pegasus

Job description

Company Description

Job Description

Bookkeeper

• Paisley

• £28,000

Who?

Our client is a B2B consultancy company, based in Paisley, specialising in Business Law, HMRC Tax Relief, outsourcing payroll solutions and general accountancy.

They are now seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and highly organised individual with good all-round bookkeeping experience. Areas of expertise will include Purchase ledger, Sales ledger, Credit control Bank reconciliations, Monthly payrolls, SAGE, Excel and Access

Why?

The company has recently undergone new investment and expansion, so this is a fantastic opportunity to join this thriving and innovative company.

What?

• You will have proven ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

• Experience of working with small and medium-sized companies.

• You will be a competent and enthusiastic all-rounder with an experience of the following:

Double entry bookkeeping, managing accounts, maintaining a sales ledger, raising invoices, issuing regular statements and processing receipts, reconciliation of all ledgers, accruals & prepayments, settlement of suppliers and generating payment runs.

• Working knowledge of QuickBooks 2010, Sage Line 50 and Pegasus.

• In-depth understanding of foreign currency and VAT rules.

• Ability to work well with clients helping to build business relationships.

• Strong proven track record in accounts preparation from a practice environment.

Duties?

• Raising purchase and sales invoices, coding, and posting to ledger. Chasing customers for payment. Producing management accounts. Credit control, chasing overdue payments. Completing and submitting quarterly VAT returns. Daily banking and allocating of all monies. Meeting clients face to face. Preparing weekly and monthly accounts. Ensuring that all expense claims are collated and paid on time. Production of trial balance for month end and preparation of audit. Communicating with the Inland Revenue concerning PAYE and other tax matters. Sending remittances of PAYE and processing payroll.

• In busy periods you will be happy to assist with answering the phone and general admin duties as required.

Anything else?

• You will need your own transport as, although you will be office based, you will have to travel to and work from client premises when required.

• A degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration would be great. However, relevant experience and a positive 'can-do' attitude is more important.

Applications

All applications will be sent directly to the Hiring Manager, so please apply accordingly via the advertisement.