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Accounts Bookkeeper

Harlow
Posted about 17 hours ago
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Affinia is the UK’s fastest growing purpose-led, purpose-built Accountancy firm, focused on building stronger, more valuable relationships. With over 1000 colleagues across the East, South East, London and the Midlands, we are dedicated to supporting our clients, colleagues and communities.

We advise businesses, public sector organisations, charities and individuals throughout the UK and internationally across six Service Lines – Accounts Solution, Taxation, Audit & Assurance, Corporate Finance, Payroll and Corporate Recovery, supported by centralised enabling functions spanning People, Finance, Marketing, Business Support, IT, Risk and Corporate Development. Our team also offer in-depth sector expertise across a number of sectors, ensuring our clients receive the best short to medium and long-term advice, tailored to them.

We are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our work, adapting to the evolving technology and regulatory landscape while consistently exceeding client expectations.

Our people are our most valuable asset. We are therefore committed to supporting our colleagues throughout their professional development, providing guidance and training at whatever stage of their career they join us.

Real people. Real growth. Real difference.

Purpose Of The Role

Affinia is recruiting for a Bookkeeper to come and join the Accounts department in our Harlow office. The role will involve a full bookkeeping experience for the client.

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With support, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, assisting with:

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  • Bank reconciliation
  • Month end process
  • Monthly reports including revenue and monthly turnover
  • Credit card receipts
  • Supporting accountants with yearend, by providing accurate trial balance and reports
  • VAT Returns and CIS returns and ONS Surveys

Skills/Qualifications

  • Preferably AAT qualified but qualified by experience considered
  • Strong IT/Microsoft abilities
  • A professional approach with the ability to communicate with clients both via email, phone and face to face
  • Experience in Xero/Sage and QuickBooks
  • Ability to work towards deadlines
  • Understanding of VAT and CIS
  • A minimum of 5 GCSE’s (Level 5 and above), which must include Maths and English language.
  • Ability to respond and be reactive to shifting priorities at short notice.
  • Have clear written and spoken communication and strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask under pressure and to mentor others.

Benefits

At Affinia, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:

  • 22 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (Sept-Aug).
  • Opportunity to purchase 3 extra days holiday per year.
  • Auto enrolment Pension Scheme with True Potential.
  • Death in Service.
  • Professional membership support.
  • Paycare – claim money back for Dental / Optical / Professional Therapies
  • Dress for your Diary Policy.

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Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on Additional Responsibilities When Requested.

Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.

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Skills

Bookkeeping
Bank reconciliation
Month end process
Financial reporting
VAT Returns
CIS returns
ONS Surveys
Xero
Sage
QuickBooks
Microsoft Office
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Communication

Location

Harlow, England, United Kingdom

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