Experienced Bookkeeper

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Maintain Xero records; complete bank and credit card reconciliations; process and code purchase invoices and expenses.
• Raise sales invoices, maintain purchase and sales ledgers, monitor aged debtors, assist with credit control, and prepare supplier payments.
• Prepare VAT records; process accruals, prepayments, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations; support month-end.
• Maintain director expense and transaction records; liaise with external accountants; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Improve financial processes and controls as the business grows.

Requirements

• Previous bookkeeping or accounts experience and strong working knowledge of Xero.
• Good understanding of VAT and UK bookkeeping; experience with bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail, good Excel skills, confidence investigating discrepancies, and ability to manage deadlines and workload.
• Proactive, organized approach and good communication skills.
• AAT qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
• The posting specifies two years of Xero experience and two years of Microsoft Excel experience as required, and lists English as required.

Compensation and employment

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Salary is £26,000–£30,000 per year, depending on experience.

Workplace

• The posting describes hybrid working and a central Milton Keynes office.
• The posting also states work location is in person, creating a conflict with its hybrid-working statement.

Benefits

• Benefits listed include additional leave, casual dress, company events, pension, fitness classes, gym membership, on-site gym and parking, and sick pay.

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