Senior Bookkeeper

Our client is seeking a
detail -oriented and experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their finance
team. This is a full -function bookkeeping role with exposure to
accountant -level responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys
taking ownership of the finance function in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare
  monthly Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and management reports.
  
• Process and
  reconcile bank accounts, petty cash, and General Ledger accounts.
  
• Reconcile
  debtors and creditors to the General Ledger.
  
• Monitor and
  review financial transactions to ensure accuracy.
  
• Process and
  authorize journal entries.
  
• Review and
  assist with creditors' reconciliations.
  
• Prepare
  monthly payroll journals and reconcile staff loan accounts.
  
• Prepare the
  finance function for year -end audits, including audit schedules and supporting
  documentation.
  
• Assist with
  budgets and financial planning.
  
• Prepare and
  submit statutory returns.
  
• Maintain
  the fixed asset register.
  
• Reconcile
  sundry creditor accounts.
  
• Oversee the
  day -to -day activities of the accounts department and support the finance team.
  

Personal Attributes:

• Highly
  organized and methodical.
  
• Excellent
  analytical and problem -solving skills.
  
• High level
  of accuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Strong
  communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Able to
  manage multiple priorities in a deadline -driven environment.
  
• Professional,
  trustworthy, and proactive.
  

Requirements

• Relevant
  qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance.
  
• 5+ years'
  experience in a full -function bookkeeping role.
  
• Experience
  preparing management accounts.
  
• Strong
  knowledge of General Ledger reconciliations.
  
• Experience
  with debtors, creditors, bank reconciliations, journals, and month -end
  processes.
  
• Experience
  preparing for year -end audits.
  
• Sound
  understanding of statutory compliance and financial reporting.
  
• Proficient
  in Microsoft Excel.
  
• Strong
  attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  
• Ability to
  work independently and meet deadlines.