Bookkeeper

Robert Walters UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a meticulous bookkeeper to manage financial transactions for a private family estate. This role demands a detail-oriented professional with at least 10 years of experience, particularly in high-net-worth environments. The successful candidate will interface with the operational team, ensuring the accuracy of financial information while handling accounts payable processes and preparing forecasts. This unique opportunity allows you to work closely with affluent clients, emphasizing confidentiality and professionalism in a supportive environment. If you are ready to elevate your bookkeeping career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably with high-net-worth clients.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and experience in account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial transactions for a private family estate with accuracy and discretion.
• Prepare rolling forecasts and perform balance sheet reconciliations for all entities.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Accounting Principles

Discretion and Confidentiality

Account Reconciliations

Trial Balances Preparation

Tools

SAP Concur

Sage 300

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and meticulous bookkeeper to manage financial transactions related to a private family estate. This key role requires a detail-oriented individual with a proven track record in discretely handling financial matters for high-net-worth individuals. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, an understanding of accounting principles, and experience with relevant accounting software. Confidentiality and discretion are paramount.

Responsibilities:

As an Experienced Bookkeeper for a Private Family Office, you will be responsible for interfacing between the estate operational team and central finance, ensuring the quality and accuracy of estate-related financial information. You will manage the accounts payable process, accurately code and capture estate assets, and correspond with vendors on payments. Your role will also involve processing cashbook transactions for the estates, preparing rolling 6-month forecasts for reporting and funding, and performing balance sheet reconciliations for all entities.

• Interface between the estate operational team and central finance
• Be accountable for the quality and accuracy of estate-related financial information
• Manage the accounts payable process, including the review of expense accounts
• Process cashbook transactions for the estates, including bank reconciliations at the required frequency
• Prepare rolling 6-month forecasts for reporting and funding
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations for all entities, including reconciling clearing accounts

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate for this Experienced Bookkeeper role will bring a minimum of 10 years' experience as a bookkeeper, preferably within a private client or high-net-worth environment. You will have a solid understanding of accounting principles and experience in completing account reconciliations and preparation of trial balances up to management accounts. Your knowledge of appropriate software and systems will be crucial in this role, along with your experience working with expense management and account software.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a bookkeeper, preferably within a private client or high-net-worth environment
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Experience in completing account reconciliations and preparation of trial balances up to management accounts
• Knowledge of appropriate software and systems, including Microsoft Office competency
• Experience working with expense management and account software, such as SAP Concur, Sage 300, Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP systems

The Company:

This opportunity provides an exciting chance to work within a unique environment where confidentiality and trust are held in high regard. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with high-net-worth individuals in managing their private finances. This role offers an opportunity to work in an environment that values discretion, attention to detail, and high standards of professionalism.

Next Steps:

Ready for a unique opportunity to utilise your bookkeeping skills in a private estate environment? Apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application.

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