This is a dual role involving a combination of bookkeeping and administration. Full or part-time hours will be considered (minimum of 4 days a week) and you can work hybrid with a minimum of 2 days in the office.
* Based in Leatherhead
* £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience / pro rata for part time
* Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm (standard hours)
* Parking available
* Pension scheme
Job Specification
Ensure that the company’s daily accounting functions run accurately and effectively.
Keeping financial records updated, preparing reports and reconciling bank statements.
Provide accounting support to the organisation.
Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records.
Prepare and process bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements.
Reconcile accounts in a timely manner.
Daily enter key data of financial transactions in database.
Provide assistance and support to company personnel.
Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
Inform management and compile reports/summaries on activity areas.
Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws.
Processing incoming invoices for supplier accounts (Xero Accounting)
Preparing monthly statements for suppliers
Managing queries from suppliers regarding incoming invoices / payments
Processing sales contracts (from salesman) / customer queries
Processing payments via stripe / card machine
Allocating payments to contracts
Attending management meetings
Invoicing customers / chasing balances
Preparing weekly and monthly reports
Dealing with customer queries / handling issues
Renewing Public Liability / compliance / Commercial Insurances / Fleet Insurance / CC Auto Pay Account (Yearly)
Ordering cleaning / stationery stock in office
General office management
Person Specification:
Previous proven experience in accounting is essential.
Knowledge of Xero would be an advantage
Familiarity with bookkeeping and accounting procedures.
Proficient in MS Office packages (Outlook, Excel, Word etc).
Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks.
Data entry and word processing skills.
Well organised.
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