We are currently seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join a well-established, family-run SME based in Chester. While working on your own day to day, you would also be working closely with and directly reporting to the general manager. The goal for this position is to ensure you maintain and upkeep the companies bookkeeping procedures and to work closely with their accountants so monthly accounts can be produced.

Key responsibilities and duties of this role...

Reconciling Sales ledgerReconciling Purchase ledgerProcessing supplier paymentsReconciling & processing VAT returnsMaintaining and reconciling the cash book & bank reconciliationProcessing all non-purchase ledger transactionsHandling & Resolving customer accounts queriesProcessing recurring journalsProcessing wages journal and paying PAYEGiving administrative support to accountantsProcessing customer account application requests and ongoing account monitoringCredit controlHandling the accounts and email accountsCollating & producing general reporting as requiredAssisting with rolling stock takesCollating, documenting & reviewing finance department task processes & in turn identifying areas that could be streamlinedGeneral office admin dutiesAdd hock EA work for DirectorsManagement Accounts analysis & reportingSetting Up & Managing full department budgetsThe ideal candidate will have the following skills, attributes and qualifications...

AAT qualified or qualified by experienceExcellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise daily tasksGood oral and written communication skillsAble to work under pressure and to tight deadlinesAble to problem solve and use own initiativeExcellent computer skills and able to learn new systemsAbility to extract data and configure reportsHours: Monday-Friday- 7:30am - 4pm / 8:00am - 4:30pm

BenefitsSalary of £27,000 -£32,000Breakfast on Friday20 days holiday + 8 BHAuto Enrolment PensionFree parking on site