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Bookkeeper Opportunity in Stafford
We are seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to join an FMCG business in Stafford. This temporary role requires strong skills in managing financial records and ensuring accurate reporting within the accounting and finance department.
Client Details
This role is with a medium-sized organisation in the FMCG industry, known for its focus on delivering high-quality products and efficient operations. The company values accuracy and professionalism within its accounting and finance team.
Description
- Supplier Invoices: Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Invoice Matching: Match purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
- Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries.
- Payment Runs: Prepare supplier payment runs.
- Supplier Records: Maintain accurate supplier records.
Sales Ledger
- Sales Invoicing: Raise sales invoices and credit notes.
- Receipt Allocation: Allocate customer receipts.
- Customer Reconciliation: Reconcile customer accounts.
- Debt Collection: Chase outstanding debts and assist with credit control.
- Account Queries: Resolve customer account queries.
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General Bookkeeping
- Accounting Records: Maintain accurate accounting records using accounting software.
- Journals: Process journals where required.
- Control Accounts: Reconcile balance sheet control accounts.
- General Ledger: Maintain the general ledger.
- Record Retention: File and retain financial records in accordance with company procedures.
VAT & Compliance
- VAT Records: Maintain accurate VAT records.
- Compliance: Assist in ensuring financial records comply with HMRC requirements.
- Statutory Reporting: Assist with statutory reporting requirements.
Financial Reporting
- Management Accounts: Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts.
- Budgeting: Assist with budgeting information where required.
- Bookkeeping Principles: Support the finance function with a sound understanding of bookkeeping principles and accounting procedures, reporting.
- Ad-hoc Reports: Creating and analysing ad-hoc reports for Managements use as required.
Administration
- Filing Systems: Maintain electronic and paper filing systems.
- Enquiries: Respond to supplier and customer finance enquiries.
- Audits: Assist with audits.
- Projects: Support finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Other Duties: Undertake any other reasonable duties required by management.
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Profile
- Experience: Previous experience as a bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant.
- Knowledge: Knowledge of purchase and sales ledger processes.
- Reconciliations: Experience preparing bank reconciliations.
- VAT: Working knowledge of VAT.
- Excel Skills: Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Accounting Software: Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks or similar).
- Accuracy: Excellent numerical accuracy.
- Organisation: Strong organisational skills.
- Confidentiality: High level of confidentiality.
- Prioritisation: Ability to prioritise workload.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills.
Job Offer
- Rate: An hourly rate of GBP 15.0 to GBP 19.0, based on skills and experience.
- Position: A temporary position within a supportive and professional environment.
- Contribution: Opportunities to contribute to a key function within the FMCG industry.
- Location: A role based in Stafford, offering valuable experience in a dynamic sector.
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