Responsibilities:
- Financial Record Keeping:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting software. Eg Sage, Quick Books, Xero.
- Record daily financial transactions, including purchases, receipts, and payments.
- Post journals for payroll as well as prepayments & accruals
- Assist with Payroll process ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
- Regular reconciliation of balance sheet items
- Review & filing of VAT returns
- Assist with reviewing stock-takes if required
- Process and manage accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Reconcile vendor statements and address discrepancies.
- Prepare and send out invoices to clients and customers.
- Recording sales, managing credit control
- Petty Cash and Expenses
- Identify & prepare proposed payment runs
- Set-up of & processing of payment runs
- Communication with suppliers, remittances
- Conduct regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of cash flow forecasts and budgets.
- Provide support in analyzing financial data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement.
- Generate and analyze financial reports for management review.
- Prepare month-end statements.
- Ad-hoc reporting & analysis as required, Weekly operational reports where appropriate
- Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information and support their needs.
- Communicate effectively with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders.
- Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
- Propose and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Be part of a best-in-class finance function
- Seek continual improvements in processes
- Gain full understanding of all relevant systems.
- Ensure systems are linked/accurate data flowing.
- Identify & resolve gaps in knowledge through training
- Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional Bookkeeping or Accounting Qualifications is a plus.