14/03/2023
New Job
Our client is a Family run Civil Engineering company working in the Rail infrastructure, located in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire and they are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper/Accountant to join their team (AAT Level 3 minimum).
Responsibilities
• Prepare budget forecasts
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Report on the company’s financial health and prepare cash flow statements
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Comply with financial policies and regulations
• Processing sales invoices, receipts and payments
• Daily use of Excel, SAGE 50, Xero and QuickBooks
• Calculating and completing VAT returns
• Processing CIS returns (including reconciliations) and filing monthly submissions to HMRC
• Preparing invoices for the Inland Revenue
• Checking company bank statements
• Dealing with financial paperwork and filing
• Manage and prepare the profit and loss sheets for the annual accounts.
• Set up weekly Payroll
• Manage employee expense claims
• Help the external Accountant with administrative duties and preparing yearly accounts
• Supporting junior staff members including review of work - where necessary
Competencies
• Strong IT skills and ability to manage data.
• An organised and flexible approach to work, with the ability to plan, prioritise and balance often conflicting demands.
• The ability to build effective relationships with colleagues. The ability to work on own initiative and be self-motivated, with a 'can-do’ attitude.
• A proactive and creative approach to problem-solving.
Qualifications and training
• Formal qualifications of AAT (Level 3) as a minimum, BSc degree or CIMA would be desirable. Familiarity with all Microsoft packages.
• previous QuickBooks experience is essential.
Experience
• Proven experience of previous book-keeping role is necessary.
• Work experience as an Accountant is highly desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Organisational fit
• A good team worker who believes in customer service and has high standards.
• Takes personal responsibility to make themselves an amenable, compatible and effective team member.
Special requirements
• To be able to maintain confidentiality.
Working Hours
• Ideally 30 hours per week across 5 days, working at the offices in Sawbridgeworth.
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