Bookkeeper (12 month FTC)

Our client based in Milton Keynes is looking for an immediately available Bookkeeper to join their team on an initial 12 month contract. The individual will manage all aspects of the financial record-keeping process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency in financial transactions, as well as carry out a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. The successful candidate will have responsibility for running the purchase ledger, sales ledger and cash books for the Head Office and supporting the production of the monthly management accounts.

Key responsibilities:

• Purchase ledger - Coding and processing of purchase ledger invoices
• Monthly payment runs and ad hoc payments to supplies via our online banking platform
• Employee expenses - processing, coding and paying head office staff expenses, including creating expenses for Board members from receipts submitted
• Sales ledger (predominantly inter-company) - Raising recharge invoices for bank and inter company loan interest, management charges etc. Credit control for these accounts.
• Co-coordinating with Group Treasury department to ensure foreign exchange deals and bank loan transactions are processed and recorded correctly
• Raising bank transfer for inter-group foreign exchange deals
• Raising NL, SL and PL journals
• Month end reconciliations and close of PL, SL, Cash books and NL
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT return
• Ad-hoc support with other reporting such as weekly sales
• Responsible for the day to day running of the office and maintaining a smooth and efficient operation including ensuring office supplies are stocked up (stationery, ink, tea, coffee etc) and support for monthly Board meetings
• Other ad-hoc admin duties, including supporting Executive Assistant to the Board and CEO

The person:

• Must be immediately available or on short notice
• Experience in using Sage 200 advantageous
• Experience in a similar role
• Part qualified accountant or qualification by experience
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time-management skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other office software
• Ability to multi task and prioritise tasks effectively
• Pro-active attitude and ability to work as a member team