Bookkeeper Plymouth, England
Job description
Are you an experienced bookkeeper who takes pride in the quality of their work and is looking to bring their skills and experience into a rapidly growing family-owned business.
For you, bookkeeping is as much an art as it is a science!
If you have a genuine passion for ensuring that the books and records of a business are accurate and kept up to date and for directly supporting the owners to ensure they are receiving and understanding relevant information upon which key financial decisions can be made, whilst working within a fast-paced environment as part of a close-knit team then please read on!
We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated bookkeeper to join this small team on a part time basis. The company currently uses Xero, however they are open to moving to QuickBooks.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for the internal bookkeeping which includes:
- VAT.
- Reconciliation of all major balance sheet control accounts.
- Sales ledger.
- Purchase ledger.
- Collection of monthly payroll data for the external payroll bureau.
- Updating of management information and a cashflow forecast in Excel.
- Support with some administrative duties when required, such as telephone answering.
This role is offered on a part time basis (2 days per week) either employed or self-employed. Hybrid working is offered, with an expectation of being in our office near Plympton at least once per week, in particular for the first 3 months as you learn about the business and get to know the team. Hours are flexible as are the days you chose to work (by mutual agreement).
The successful candidate will have a meticulous attention to detail, extensive experience working in a bookkeeping role, strong communication skills and be able to share information in a way that is easy for others to understand.
Must haves:
- AAT qualified is preferred, but candidates with relevant experience will equally be considered.
- 3 years plus working as a bookkeeper.
- High level knowledge of QuickBooks and Xero.
- Proficient in Excel and MS Word.
- Able to work on your own and as part of a team.
The salary or hourly rate for this role is negotiable, depending on experience, and starts at £11.25 per hour.
We are a team that live and breathe our core values:
- Honest – We do what we say we will and by when. We will always do what is in the best interests of others, never offering a solution that we know won’t work or solve a problem. We never shy away from difficult conversations.
- Authentic – We bring our skills and experience to bear in every situation; whether with a customer, each other, or an external provider. Our approach is always inquisitive, and we truly care about each other and our customers.
- Creative – Creativity for us, is much more than just style, colour, or design. It’s finding solutions to challenges that no one else has even considered or is able to deliver.
- Fun – We believe that business should be fun and enjoyable. We want our team to love coming to work and for our customers to love working with us time and time again.
If this is a role that you feel you identify with and your own values align with those of our company, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant bookkeeping experience and accomplishments.
No agencies please.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: From £11.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plymouth, PL9 8AA
