ESTATE BOOKKEEPER AND ADMINISTRATOR – one-year fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Located in a pleasant Estate Office environment close to Aylesbury and based within a professional office team of lawyers, accountants and investment specialists, this role will primarily focus on the activities of the Waddesdon Estate; a 6,000 acre mixed estate including arable and livestock farming and owning various properties.
Specific duties
· Bookkeeping for two main entities including all processing of purchase and sales invoices, bank reconciliations, credit control, recharges. Dealing with invoice/supplier queries and arranging payment runs. Maintaining accurate records. Assisting accountants with other tasks as required.
· Providing administrative control of insurance for multiple entities, including instruction of renewals, reviewing policies, liaison with insurance providers and being main contact for insurance queries from claims to payments.
· Monitor electricity, gas and other utility renewals, liaise with broker, complete all renewal instructions and ensure accurate recording and communication of information.
The Candidate
This will be a busy, challenging role requiring a highly organised candidate who is able to absorb a high level of information from different sources. The candidate must be a team player, ready to help others, develop positive relationships and able to contribute to the highly professional services provided by the office team.
Ideally the candidate should have:
· Qualification in bookkeeping is preferred
· At least 2 years of experience in bookkeeping
· Proficiency in accounting software and Excel, strong numerical abilities and excellent communication skills are essential
· Strong attention to detail
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
· Experience of farming and/or property management would be an advantage
Minimum 30 hours per week.
Hybrid working possible after initial training
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Experience:
* Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)
Location:
* Aylesbury HP18 0JW (preferred)
Work Location: In person