Bookkeeper

2i is supporting a smaller organisation who are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper. As the Bookkeeper you will be responsible for managing accounts including VAT returns and preparing year-end reports for a diverse client portfolio. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, self-motivated, and possess a proactive attitude that aligns with our company culture. Company Benefits: Critical illness cover Income protection IFA adviceKey Duties and Responsibilities: Sales Ledger - Generate sales invoices via Sage 50 Ensure debtors pay in a timely manner by carrying out credit control either by phone, email and statements Maintain customer files Purchase Ledger - Process purchases invoices and ensure these are paid in a timely manner Banking - Complete paying in book for cheques and post all banking transactions to Sage 50 for all bank accounts. Ensure all bank accounts are reconciled on a weekly basis Ensure all accounts are reconciled on a weekly basis, control accounts and client payroll accounts are reconciled each month Create and maintain accurate records of all transactions Petty cash - Issue, reconcile and post to Sage 50 Payroll - Prepare and complete the monthly payroll journals (Actual payroll is calculated in house) Complete and pay monthly PAYE reconciliation Ensure all quarterly VAT returns are completed on time Handle commercially sensitive and valuable information Assist with the entering of bank payment batches on the banking system in order for the partner to approve final payment Write out and write off the time from the bills raised on our IRIS system, which is the system we use for our WIP Monthly client money reconciliations Monthly calculations of partner cash collections allocations Quarterly management accounts End of year accounts preparation Ensure timesheets are up to date in order to update each partner's WIP ledgerExperience / Skills required: Methodical approach, with an exceptional eye for detail Ability to work on their own initiative Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal The ability to build strong relationships Excellent organisation skills An efficient working style Previous Bookkeeping experience Experience of Sage 50 Experience of Xero (although not essential as training can be done during the role) Knowledge of IRIS Ideally ICB/IAB/AAT qualified If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted