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Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

Milton Keynes
Posted about 14 hours ago
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Hays are currently recruiting for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a well-established organisation on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can quickly add value to a busy finance team.

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  • Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers
  • Processing sales and purchase invoices
  • Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Bank and account reconciliations
  • Preparing VAT returns
  • Assisting with month-end processes
  • Processing expenses and journals
  • Supporting cash flow management and reporting
  • Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders

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  • Previous experience in a Bookkeeper or similar finance role
  • Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles
  • Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • AAT qualification or equivalent experience is desirable

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  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunity to gain valuable interim experience
  • Quick start available
  • Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays consultant

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Desired Skills and Experience

  • Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers
  • Processing sales and purchase invoices
  • Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Bank and account reconciliations
  • Preparing VAT returns

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Skills

Double-entry Bookkeeping
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Bank Reconciliation
VAT Returns
Month-end Processes
Cash Flow Management
Sage
Xero
QuickBooks
Financial Record Maintenance
Journal Processing

Location

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

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