As a Bookkeeper, you will report into the Financial Controller, responsible for managing the bookkeeping for a small portfolio of entities for the business.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: maintaining sales and purchase ledger; VAT returns; posting transactions and bank reconciliations; processing of expenses.

Client Details

The client was formed in 1962 to provide high quality electrical engineering services to industries based in the home counties. Over 50 years, the company's capabilities have grown in tandem with its reputation. We have brought our vast experience and electrical engineering expertise to complex, large-scale electrical projects across the UK. The client has established an unparalleled reputation for quality workmanship, working with many blue chip companies. We are well-known for quality and reliability through our collaborative management approach. From conception through to completion, our uncompromising commitment to the highest standards is reflected throughout all aspects of the business.

Description

The duties of the Bookkeeper are:

• Reporting into the Manager to enable smooth functioning of costing process
• Full process payroll
• Validating invoices with proof of deliveries, purchase order and quotations
• Checking VAT's are completed in sufficient time
• Generating reports for stock, sales, aged debt etc.
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of monthly end
• Maintaining company's purchase ledger on accounts system.
• Credit control duties chasing overdue debt and ensuring age debt is kept to a minimum
• Sales ledger management
• Setting up new suppliers onto the system
• Record all transactions and post debits (costs) and credits (income)

Profile

The Bookkeeper must have the below skills:

• A team player
• Able to work independently
• Able to follow instruction and work to tight deadlines
• Good written and oral skills
• Computer literate including Excel
• Able to multi-task

Job Offer

The benefits on offer are:

• generous pay
• Flexible working hours between 9-5pm as long as 35 hour week completed
• 24+8 bank holiday
• Pension scheme
• Death in service
• Free parking