Bookkeeper - UK

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman, Focus Partners Business Management; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business management firm in London seeks a full charge Bookkeeper with entertainment/touring experience. Responsibilities include managing financial transactions, maintaining QuickBooks ledgers, and assisting with tax and management accounts preparation. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Competitive compensation and potential hybrid work after a probation period are offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping within a business management firm.
• General accounting experience.
• Solid interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Raise sales invoices and maintain ledgers.
• Process accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist with preparation of VAT and management accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to adapt

Time management

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Position Summary

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking a full charge Bookkeeper with ideally entertainment/touring experience to join our team of dedicated professionals. This position will be based from our London office on a full-time basis, with potential for hybrid working following a 3-month probation. The Bookkeeper is responsible for computing, classifying, and recording financial transactions to ensure the financial records of assigned client are accurate.

Primary Responsibilities

• Raising sales invoices
• Maintaining QuickBooks online ledgers and electronic filing system in Teams
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Perform credit card and bank reconciliations
• Posting petty cash and tour manager floats
• Creating payment packs online ready for manager approvals
• Posting directors expense claims
• Posting and reconciling intercompany accounts on QuickBooks online in local currencies
• Revaluating foreign currency balances at month end
• Generally assisting account managers as directed including:
• In preparing of VAT return packs
• Assisting with preparation of tour accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of annual accounts
• Assisting with gathering information for personal and corporate tax returns
• Any other duties as required by your line manager or senior team which are proportionate to your level and remit.

Qualifications

• Experience within a bookkeeping position ideally within a business management firm
• General accounting experience
• Excellent communication skills (in person, on the phone, and via email)
• Sense of urgency
• Keen eye for details
• Ability to quickly shift gears without losing focus
• Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, critical-thinking, etc.)
• Experience with QuickBooks is highly

Pay and Benefits

Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Additional Information

Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Founded in 1967, Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive assortment of entertainers, executives and select high net worth individuals. Our 30 partners and over 600 staff members deliver comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts. Our firm has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville, San Rafael, Wilmington, and London.