Bookkeeper

I am currently recruiting for a Bookkeeper / Finance Manager to join a successful and growing SME company on a part-time basis (21 hours). Based on the outskirts of Chester (commutable from Chester, Runcorn, Frodsham, Ellesmere Port) you will provide financial management information and administrative support to a number of stakeholders to enable the continued day to day running of the company and to enable the company to grow. Duties will Include: Preparation of year end accounts and liaison with external accountants Daily update of cash flow reconciliation Maintaining the integrity of the VAT return (quarterly and submission to HMRC) Bank reconciliation of all bank accounts Credit control - chasing of outstanding sales invoices and allocation of payments Provision of monthly payroll information for preparation of payslips and pension calculations by external accountants Responsibility for paperwork, legal requirements, HMRC requirements, etc. for business Responsible for processing of purchase invoices - matching to delivery notes, purchase orders and posting Responsible for making payments for purchase invoices, expenses, payroll, etc within agreed timeframes Liaise with the 'Shipper/Packer' with reference to delivery notes and associated paperwork for invoicing etc. Creation of sales invoices and email to customer Balance sheet reconciliations Monthly bank revaluations Preparation of monthly management reports Reporting & and preparation of management reports as required In the Purchasing Managers absence to raise P.O.'s to enable the purchasing of services and materials To carry out duties as specified by the Directors as required by the businessQualifications & Experience: AAT or similar/QBE Methodical and Organised Ability to work alone Good working knowledge of Excel/Sage Demonstrable experience in a previous roleBenefits: £ negotiable DOE 21 hour contract - flexible around working arrangement, 1-2 days WFH 23 days annual leave + Bank Hols (pro-rata) DJ/0474 Bookkeeper Chester £27-30k