We are looking for a full-time Bookkeeper with credit control experience to work in our small family based business. You will be required to work in our Kent based Head Office.
You will work closely with our Operations Manager and be responsible for all areas of the accounts including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Pensions, VAT etc. You will manage the effective and timely collection of the Company's trade debt from clients. This position requires integrity and professionalism, as well as exceptional relationship building with clients. The role will involve exposure to private and sensitive information, requiring confidentiality and discretion at all times.
You will be responsible for your own workload and expected to work on your own initiative with confidence.
The ideal candidate will have an excellent telephone manner which allows them to communicate with many clients on a daily basis.
The position is well suited to someone who is a very quick learner, receptive, self-motivated, very well organised and has great attention to detail. They will love speaking with clients and have a persuasive and likeable nature to facilitate the collection of unpaid accounts.
We are looking for someone who is adaptable and has a confident approach to meet the challenges of a busy working environment, whilst embracing an enthusiastic, well-motivated and positive attitude.
You will be familiar with Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Excel.
Financial Bookkeeping and Credit Control experience is paramount, where you will be familiar with mainstream accounting software. Sage is utilised by this business and experience in utilising this software is essential.
You will be familiar with online Merchant Accounts including Netbanx. Knowledge and previous use of Netbanx and MindBody is preferable.
Job Responsibilities:
Maintain records of financial transactions by establishing accounts; posting transactions; ensure legal requirements compliance in relation to HMRC and general legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions and providing all information to the Accountants at the end of each financial yet.
To ensure Sage is up to date at all times and a true reflection of accounts receivable and the status of all accounts is available at the Managing Director’s request.
To process payments to suppliers in a timely manner.
Maintain subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
Balance subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
Maintains records of financial transactions by establishing accounts and posting transactions.
Prepare financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Managing Sales and Purchase Ledger and other journals as required.
Management of Invoicing - Payments and Receipts.
Maintaining up to date client account reconciliations.
Reconciliation of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Strong business understanding in resolving VAT
Credit Control
To prepare payroll for submission to company accountants
Required Qualifications / Skills:
You will have skills and experience to allow you to:
• To be fully literate in IT office-based software packages
• Prepare Sage to reflect fully up to date accounts on a daily basis for Company Accountant / General Manager
• Knowledge of Bookkeeping with Sage 50, QuickBooks, however preferably Xero.
• Analysing Information and measuring KPI's (Key Performance Indicators).
• Data Entry Skills
• General Accounting
• Ability to process data in an efficient and timely manner whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to Detail
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Experience of cross department collaborative working to achieve objectives
• Confidentiality
• Thoroughness and excellent attention to detail

Education and Experience Requirements:
• Relevant qualification at Bookkeeping Level or proven experience as a Bookkeeper of 2 years.
• Experience in credit control required.
This list isn’t exhaustive and tasks may change to suit the requirements of the business.

Interviews will be held ASAP with a view to commence training 3 days a week for 3 weeks for April 6th 2021
The full time position (40 hours per week) will begin from 26th April. Must have own vehicle due to location.

Salary: £25,000 per year