Job Description

A Bookkeeper is required to join an exciting, market-leading company in the brewing, food and drinks industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly competent bookkeeper who is seeking a role where they can bring and build on their existing expertise. This is a standalone position and would suit someone with in-depth knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting with a keen eye for detail. You will be a key member of the team, reporting directly to the Managing Director and responsible for a wide variety of accounting activities including, but not limited to, customer invoicing, credit control, prepayments and accruals. You will work to support, process and monitor the financial, accounting and payroll transactions of the Company while ensuring accuracy and compliance and ultimately contributing to the delivery of the Company’s short and long term goals. You will have 100% commitment and appetite to work in a small company environment and can hit the ground running while demonstrating strong communication skills both written and verbal. To be successful in this position, you will have solid experience of working with Xero software and Microsoft Excel. You must be familiar with web based packages for approving invoices and processing expenses. An AAT qualification is desirable but a solid background and successful track record of bookkeeping and accounting is key. Key responsibilities Maintain and develop the accounting system Customer invoicing Credit control and statements Supplier payments and management of online banking system Answer suppliers’ and customers’ accounts enquiries Generate and report management accounts to Director Liaise with accountants and provide information for end of year audits and payrolls Point of contact for accountants, banks and other financial services Provide VAT and EC sales returns Assist with development of annual budgets Manage accounts entries against budgets and report differences General administrative tasks Qualifications and experience Essential Trained and experienced in XeroTM and other finance packages Demonstrate a solid background and successful proven track record of bookkeeping and accounting experience to include pre-payments and accruals Familiar with web based packages for approving invoices and processing of expenses Proficiency to intermediate level in Microsoft Office - particularly Excel Desirable Magento back office AAT Qualification Personal characteristics Essential Excellent number skills Good communication skills - verbal and written Good problem solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Honest and Reliable Strong personal organization skills with ability to self and time mange Benefits 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays Training and Development Paid professional membership New state of the art office Company Sick Pay Bereavement leave Company socials

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Accruals, Bookkeeping, Prepayment, Xero finance software