Client Bookkeeper/Business Manager

Armstrong Knight; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Progression opportunities

Social environment

Job summary

Armstrong Knight, a well-established business management and accountancy firm in the London area, seeks a positive, proactive Bookkeeper/Business Manager to manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a client portfolio in the media sector.

You will process invoices, VAT returns, payments, and cash flow reports while liaising with clients and suppliers to ensure timely, accurate service. AAT qualification or relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Payroll and pensions knowledge for monthly liaising with clients
• Experience with VAT, Accounts and Payroll
• AAT qualification or relevant bookkeeping experience

Responsibilities

• Undertake day to day bookkeeping and business management for a portfolio of clients.
• Process sales invoices, receipts and payments.
• Complete and file client VAT Returns and EC sales lists.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers on queries in a timely, professional manner.
• Provide credit control for client portfolio.
• Prepare client cash flow reports and forecasts.
• Handle HMRC queries and financial paperwork.
• Direct client-facing role with a professional approach to servicing

Skills

Payroll knowledge

VAT rules

Xero software

Attention to detail

Client communications

Education

AAT qualification

Book-keeping experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

We are very pleased to be working with an extremely well established and vibrantBusiness Management and Accountancy firmin the London area.

They are looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual to join their dynamic team to undertake day to day support for their portfolio of clients within the media industry.

This is an extremely exciting role within a modern and progressive company that are really invest in their staff so do not delay in applying!

What will the role involve?

• To undertake day to day bookkeeping and business management for a portfolio of clients.
• Processing sales invoices, receipts and payments.
• Completing and filing of client VAT Returns and EC sales lists.
• Liaising directly with clients and suppliers on queries to ensure timely completion and a professional manner.
• Providing credit control services for client portfolio.
• Preparing client cash flow reports and forecasting.
• Dealing with financial paperwork and responding to HMRC queries.
• Direct client facing role that requires a confident and professional approach to client servicing

What experience and knowledge is required?

• Knowledge of Payroll and Pensions required as Business Manager would need to liaise with the client on a monthly basis to ascertain changes needed
• Previous experience with software packages including Xero are a bonus
• AAT qualified and/or suitable/relevant book-keeping/business management experience
• Knowledge of VAT rules, Accounts, Tax and Payroll desirable
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised
• An excellent self-starter that demonstrates initiative but also a team player
• Confident approach to client communications

Benefits Available

• Part of a strong team of 16 (including this role)
• Opportunities to progress as the company expands
• Company Pension Scheme
• Highly social environment