Bookkeeper

We are working on an exciting oppurtunity for a Bookkeeping professional to join Family Office based in Central London. If you have experience within Bookkeeping, Xero experience and are looking for a company with good working culture and very competitive benefits, please apply and we will look to get back to you as soon as possible.

Job Description

The focus of the Bookkeeper will be to record all company spending, including purchases, invoices and sales and provide accurate information on company outgoings for the purposes of filing accounts. The candidate must be organised, efficient and skilled at keeping track of the various types of spending by the company. The position involves using relevant accountancy software (XERO) and managing the balancing of accounts. This will be reporting directly to the Finance Manager as part of a small team of 2.

Key responsibilities:

Accountable for delivering an accurate trail of company spending, the Bookkeeper is responsible for the variety of activities that can include:

• Daily usage of financial processes, enhancing and updating where needed
• Management of sales ledger
• Maintaining accounts, verifying and posting transactions
• Balancing accounts on a day-to-day basis
• Recording client assets and handling investments
• Managing client invoices & payments
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and banking contacts
• Working closely with the Finance Manager to prepare VAT returns
• Preparing schedules, statements and reports as requested
• Managing & filing relevant documentation

The Ideal Candidate:

• Possess first-rate numerical skills
• Strong bookkeeping skills and previous experience in a similar role
• Solid organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, can work autonomously in a small office
• Highly computer literate with experience of XERO accounting package
• Ability to work quickly, accurately and to deadlines, using a logical and methodical approach
• Working knowledge of Excel