Bookkeeper

Antony James Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working with an established client based in East London in recruiting a Part Time Bookkeeper. In this permanent position will you will be required to work autonomously in a small team and take charge of the transactions finances for the business.

Main Duties

Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software or databases then filing hard copies
Preparing financial statements showing business income and expenditure
Paying vendor invoices and tracking bank account balances
Completing VAT returns
Verifying the accuracy of business accounts and alerting the Accountant of errors
Recording any inconsistencies to help the Accountants reconcile inaccuracies
Developing monthly financial statements including cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheets
Preparing employee wages
Managing employee expense claims
Helping the Accountant with administrative duties and preparing yearly accountsSkills/Experience

Experience in a similar role
Recognised Accounting Qualification
Good attention to detail to enter correct data into financial records and recognise errors
Administrative skills for filing financial records
Computer literacy, especially familiarity with spreadsheets, databases and accounting software such as Microsoft Office, Excel and QuickBooks, Sage
Multi-tasking and organisational skills to manage different financial duties, including the ability to prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines
Interpersonal and customer service skills for dealing with customers, suppliers and other employees in the accounts department
Communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial matters in accessible terms