Full job descriptionAccounts Assistant / Bookkeeper
*Job Type: Full-time (possibly part-time hours will be looked at - please specify on application your requirement if not full time)
*Location: Aylesbury (office based)
*Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (based on full time hours and experience)
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join our team. This role involves managing multi-currency bank and account reconciliations, invoice processing, and assisting with payroll and HR administration. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or have equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a similar role.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Conduct multi-currency bank and account reconciliations.
*Process multi-currency invoices and manage supplier payment runs.
*Administer online banking and credit card platforms.
*Handle monthly employee payroll and pension information in coordination with outsourced specialists.
*Maintain accurate and complete HR records, including annual leave and company car fleet records.
*Liaise with HR specialists for ad hoc HR requests and manage annual P11D information.
*Assist with the reconciliation of UK and Irish VAT returns.
*Support month-end and year-end reporting and audits.
*Perform balance sheet reconciliations and handle ad-hoc requests from the parent company and local authorities.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*AAT qualification or equivalent experience.
*Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar finance role.
*High proficiency in data processing and maintaining accuracy.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
*Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach.
*Confident IT skills, including strong Excel and ideally knowledge of Sage 200.
*Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
*Adaptability and resilience in a fast-changing environment.
*Understanding of the dynamics of working in a small company.
Benefits:
*5% Company Employer Pension (Salary Sacrifice).
*Life Cover.
*Bonus Scheme.