bookkeeper Colchester, England
Job description
About us
We are a small business on the outskirts of Colchester (CO7). We are innovative, engaging and customer-centric. The goal is to be the global engineering partner of choice.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, accurate and organised Bookkeeper/Administrator to join our successful and growing business.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of bookkeeping and financial record-keeping
- Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial data
- Prepare and analyze financial reports on a regular basis
- Process accounts payable and ensure timely payment of invoices
- Conduct account analysis to identify discrepancies and resolve issues
- Accurate data entry
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
- Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of transactions
- Apply technical accounting knowledge to ensure compliance with regulations
- Process payroll and maintain employee records
Skills:
- Proficient in account reconciliation techniques
- Excellent financial report writing skills
- Knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures
- Ability to perform detailed account analysis and identify discrepancies
- Accurate and efficient
- Experience with budgeting and forecasting activities
- Familiarity with bank reconciliation processes
- Technical accounting knowledge to ensure compliance with regulations
- Proficient in payroll processing and maintaining employee records
- - Experience using Xero (Essential)
- - Experience in manufacting and MRP sytems(Advantage)
This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills. The Bookkeeper will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Colchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (preferred)
- bookkeeping: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: BK
