Bookkeeper - Part Time - Hybrid

Role: Bookkeeper

Location: Southgate

Contract Type: Part Type permanent (flexible on days worked) HYBRID working

Salary: £30k to £35k pro rated

Essential: Solid bookkeeping and Excel skills

Systems used:

• BookMaster,
• Concur
• Sage Payroll
• Microsoft office, including excel

Our client is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper with advanced excel skills to join them on a part time basis.  The ideal candidate will have extensive bookkeeping experience along with a keen eye for detail, a logical approach to problem solving and the ability to learn new systems at pace.

Purpose of the role

To assist the FD with accounting and office management duties and to provide cover for other team members, when required.

Accountabilities – Key tasks

• Accounts support. Responsible for supporting with accounting transactions including reconciliations, management accounts and supporting tasks.
• Office management.  Support directors with office management tasks as required

Duties and responsibilities

• VAT Returns
• Agree Sales/Vat to Vat Return
• Assist with reconciliation of general ledger accounts including AP and AR control accounts and all stock related accounts.
• Pension account reconciliation and assistance with pension administration, including checking accuracy of payments and liaison with pension providers and maintenance of records.
• Fixed assets – maintain fixed asset register, including scanning and filing invoices for year-end audit.
• Cashflow forecasting including downloading and filing bank statements for year-end audit
• Assist with the preparation of budget and forecast.
• Assist with production of monthly management reports.
• Assist with the year end audit, including preparation of audit schedules.
• Completion of office for National Statistics returns
• Assist FD with ad hoc projects e.g. review of online payment systems,
• Assist with credit card administration including scanning and filing credit card statements. Monitoring and setting up Credit Cards.
• Assisting with ad hoc tasks as required including office management tasks.
• Administration of Car and Photocopier Leases and liaison with suppliers in the event of fault or query.
• Provide cover in the accounts department as required.

Skills required

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and double entry.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive approach.
• Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.
• Ability to learn new systems.