Bookkeeper/Secretary

Your new company
Working for a family-run business specialising in building projects and funerals.
They work closely with their clients to ensure a personal and caring approach is given to each circumstance, no matter how big or small the project may be.
The role is Mondays 8.30am - 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9am - 5pm and Fridays 9am - 4.30pm. 35 hours per week.
Salary is £28k.

Your new role
An exciting opportunity for a Secretary/ Bookkeeper has arisen for this lovely family-run business.
The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for the MD and responsible for providing highly efficient and robust administrative support.

• General secretarial and administrative duties
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and other staff and be a point of contact
• Managing and coordinating diaries, screening and arranging appointments
• Reception duties, answering calls and handling queries
• Distribution of emails and sending replies
• Post distribution
• Sending and typing corresponding from MD
• Bookkeeping and all aspects of Sales and purchase ledgers via SAGE.
• VAT returns
• Banking and reconciliations of bank statements
• Petty cash
• Weekly payroll via SAGE (paye & NIC) - 12 staff
• Credit control
• Help with advertising ideas

What you'll need to succeed
Ability to work proactively and own initiative
Organised with a positive attitude
Previous Administrative Support experience
Attention to detail
Proficient use of Sage, Word, Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bookkeeping experience

What you'll get in return
Good rate of pay
30 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
35-hour working week
Pension contribution

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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