Bookkeeper

My client, based in Hitchin, is looking for a Bookkeeper / Accounts Manager to join their evolving business in the public sector and government industry. As a Bookkeeper you will be helping the Financial controller in pioneering a significant change to the way the finance function will operate in this growing business. It will require a strong candidate with sufficient accounting knowledge and appropriate qualifications (AAT Qualified or QBE).

Client Details

My Client are a very welcoming team and have warm culture and love developing staff, which in turn creates a great work atmosphere conducive to success. With parking on site someone will ideally need to drive to have a suitable commute. This business is going from strength to strength with great management, they are looking for a bookkeeper to provide support for their team.

Description

The initial key responsibilities of this Bookkeeper role will include:

• Processing and compliance reporting of the Company's pension scheme
• Reconciliation and preparation of the quarterly VAT returns
• Reconciliation of the Company's bank accounts
• Analysis of the Company bank accounts to assist cash forecasts
• Reconciliation of fixed assets
• Credit control, including reconciliation of accounts; assist in the resolution of account queries;
• Raising invoices
• Month-end supplier BACS payments
• Assist in Year-End accounts preparation
• Assist the Finance Manager and as and when required
• Payroll - including pensions, monthly journals, payments to staff etc

Profile

Ideally an AAT qualified or Qualified by experience, and the chosen candidate will be competent with excel.The candidate for this accounts position, must have worked in a financial, hands on, role for the last three years. If you are interested in the position outlined above, are disciplined, self motivated and you are interested in working for (and growing with) a successful business that values their staff as well as taking great pride in what they do, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Job Offer

Competitive salary and an excellent package which includes:

• Study support
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution,
• Basic salary life insurance,
• 25 days' holiday