Due to increase demand on the business, an opportunity for a Bookkeeper / Administrator with a proven track record of accounting ability, is required to work to work in a local Moray Financial Services business. This is a part time role, working 25-30 hours per week, hours to suit successful applicant, you will work closely with the accountant, undertaking traditional bookkeeping duties and administration tasks for the smooth running of the office.
THE POSITION
A small independent Accountancy & Financial Advisory business, with a growing demand for their services, working with both local and national clients. The role is based in Elgin, however there is the flexibility to work from home, from time to time.
Your role of Bookkeeper is to perform a variety of tasks, including recording income and expenses, balancing accounts, preparing invoices and payments, completing VAT returns, some payroll, and following up on supplier debts. As a small business, the role will also include administration support including responding to customer enquiries both via email and on the telephone.
Bookkeeping Tasks
- Processing payments, invoices, income, and receipts and entering data into QuickBooks and Xero then filing hard copies.
- Paying supplier invoices fortnightly and reconciling bank account balances
- Preparing financial statements showing business income and expenditure
- Completing VAT returns
- Verifying the accuracy of business accounts and alerting the accountant of errors
- Recording any inconsistencies to help the accountant reconcile inaccuracies
- Developing monthly financial statements including cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheets
- Helping the Accountant with administrative duties and preparing yearly accounts
Office Administration
- Office administration, first point of contact for customers, taking telephone enquiries
- Account Management – business development of new clients and updating database.
- Website and social media updates and maintenance.
PERSON SPECIFICIATION
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Highers – Accounting (A-C) or equivalent experience
- Qualifications from Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB) or Association of Tax Technicians (ATT) an advantage but not essential.
- Proven track record of accurate and timely submission of small business accounts up to and including Management Accounts
- Good computer skills (especially with Excel and QuickBooks and Xero)
- An ability to work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines for HMRC reporting.
- Good aptitude for figure work with ability to analyse and question
- Able to relate confidently with people at all levels and work well in a small team.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
- Small team, with opportunity to develop a variable workload.
- Flexibility to work on blended basis both offices and homeworking with hours to suit.
- Central location, with access to off and on street parking
- Attractive pay, above average for similar roles in the area.
Closing date for applications is close of business on Friday 6th August 21, however we reserve the right to close the advert early should volumes dictate.
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