Bookkeeper & PA Specialist | Payroll, VAT & Finances

HEAD OFFICE; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff lunch

Discounted food when socialising

28 day annual leave including bank-hol

Company social events

Job summary

HEAD OFFICE is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper/PA to support a hospitality business across three (potentially four) sites along the South Coast. The role covers bookkeeping, VAT, payroll for three entities, and general PA duties to keep the office running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience with Xero and Sage 50 Payroll, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a busy office environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of proven bookkeeping experience.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Experience with payroll accounting and regulatory payroll returns.
• Experience using Xero, Dext, Syft, Hubdoc and Sage 50 Payroll.
• Proficiency in English and Microsoft Office.
• Organised and accurate with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process and approve purchase invoices and manage accounts payable queries.
• Prepare payment runs and follow up on outstanding approvals.
• Manage online banking facilities and process payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate reconciliations of balance sheets, P&L and intercompany accounts.
• Maintain company assets and incoming/outgoing mail.
• Calculate and submit VAT returns; process journals for PAYE, VAT, pensions.
• Prepare financial schedules and reports for directors and accountants.
• Process four-weekly payrolls for three businesses using Sage 50 Payroll.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll accounting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

VAT returns

Microsoft Office

Education

Finance/Accounting or Business Administration qualification (preferred)

Tools

Xero

Dext

Syft

Hubdoc

Sage 50 Payroll

Job description

HEAD OFFICE is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper/PA to support a hospitality business across three (potentially four) sites along the South Coast. The role covers bookkeeping, VAT, payroll for three entities, and general PA duties to keep the office running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience with Xero and Sage 50 Payroll, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a busy office environment.