Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

• Job Type: Part-time, Flexible
• Location: High Wycombe
• Salary: Competitive

Join a family-owned construction group as an Accounts and Office Assistant/Bookkeeper. Since 2011, we have expanded from residential to commercial property development, focusing on planning gain and reselling. This role offers a blend of accounting responsibilities and office management, providing support directly to the Company Director.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Update and control Sage Accounts 50 Professional for all companies in the group, managing Sales, Purchase, and Nominal ledgers.
• Handle the receipt, checking, and processing of supplier and subcontractors' invoices.
• Resolve any disputed invoices and perform reconciliations of supplier statements.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and prepare monthly CIS returns and VAT submissions to HMRC.
• Prepare payment schedules and submit bank payments for authorisation via Barclays.net.
• Regularly liaise with suppliers through email and telephone, and field and screen telephone calls.
• Assist with identifying useful planning applications through Council websites, depending on workload.
• Occasionally assist the other director with planning research as time allows.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with Sage Accounts 50 Professional.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes including CIS returns, VAT submissions, and bank reconciliations.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using computer and ancillary equipment.

Hours:

• Current accounts assistant works 3 x 7 hour days per week usually Tuesday Wednesday and Friday but they are flexible both on days and hours worked.
• Currently working from home/remotely which is the preference with occasional days in the office by arrangement if necessary. (need to be able to attend when required)