Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant / Finance Administrator

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Location: Harrow, London

Salary: £18K to £25K (pro rata) dependent upon candidate

Probation Period: Minimum 6 months

Position: Full-Time

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 9.30am to 6pm)

Start Date: Immediately

Our Client, a firm of Accountants based in Harrow with clients in varied sectors seeks an experienced Full time Bookkeeper for immediate start. This Bookkeeper position requires a self -starter who can work under their own initiative, and possess strong skills in all aspects of bookkeeping up to basic management accounts level within practice. The role will predominately be office based however; you may be expected to attended client premises as required. You will be dealing with a range of clients who vary in business types and sizes, including Kitchen showroom, IT contractors, dentists and other business sectors. Responsibilities will include:

Bookkeeping and Processing:

• Entering purchase and sales invoices
• Manage purchase/sales ledgers, receipts and payments
• Credit control
• Payroll cover
• Bank reconciliations
• Petty cash and expense invoice entry and control
• General financial administration and liaise with clients to obtain information

Period End:

• Control account reconciliations
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Accruals prepayments and year end

Person Specification:

• Excellent working knowledge of Xero essential (other packages would also be a distinct advantage)
• Qualified by experience, IAB or AAT qualified or part qualified/qualified ACCA/CIMA
• Sole charge/responsibilities for clients book keeping requirements
• Must possess excellent client liaison skills
• Good excel and reconciliation skills
• Willing to be part of a team and engage with others.
• Ability to plan and organise own work and filing
• Excellent communication/telephone skills
• Outgoing and confident self-starter
• Highly organised and methodical
• Time proficient
• Capable of meeting deadlines
• Minimum (without exception) 3 years practice experience

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant, Finance Admin, Accounts Officer, Accounts Team Assistant, Accounts Co-ordinator, Accounts Clerk, AAT Qualified, AAT Part Qualified, Financial Assistant, Accounts Admin, Finance Admin, Bookkeeping will also be considered for the role.