Bookkeeper

Location: St. Albans, AL1

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time, based on experience)

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (Minimum 3 days per week to 5 days per week)

Working Hours: On-site, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Job Code: JD2038

Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant

Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented individual looking for a role that offers flexibility and impact? We are seeking a meticulous and highly organised Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant to support our financial controller and ensure the efficient operation of our office. This dual-responsibility role offers a diverse range of tasks, from managing daily financial transactions to providing essential administrative support.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and adaptable professional with a solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and a keen eye for detail. You'll be comfortable managing multiple tasks, possess excellent communication skills, and be adept at using accounting software. Whether you're seeking a full-time commitment or a more flexible part-time schedule, if you're a dedicated and reliable individual eager to contribute your skills to a growing company, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report directly to and support the Group Financial Controller.
• Assist with audit requirements and preparations.
• Support the preparation of tax filings and liaise with external accountants as needed.
• Accurately record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process.
• Perform timely reconciliations of bank statements and credit card accounts.
• Efficiently process accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with budgeting.
• Support payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements (as needed).
• Assist with and support the sales order process.
• Undertake general office duties and non-finance administrative tasks as required to ensure smooth operations.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, Office Assistant, or similar role.
• A solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles, ideally demonstrated by Level 3 AAT qualification or strong practical experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage experience is highly desirable).
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost integrity.

Benefits:

• 25 Days plus Bank Holidays
• Christmas Shutdown
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension Contribution: 5% employer contribution.
• Onsite Parking

Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy. Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions become available.