Bookkeeper

Job Role: 1 - Overall Bookkeeping:
Maintain the overall bookkeeping of the business, liaising with various stakeholders and company accountants to ensure the smooth transition of daily, weekly, and monthly bookkeeping tasks.
Produce a final true-up position and management report for each of the group's activities.
Manage the main inbox for queries from staff, clients, and suppliers to ensure all bookkeeping is up to date.
Ensure suppliers are paid correctly each month.
2 - Accounting Software Management:
Proficiently manage and maintain accounting software, particularly Xero, to record and reconcile all payments accurately.
Handle transactions involving multiple currencies, mainly GBP, Euro, and USD, ensuring currency conversion accuracy.
3 - Monthly Journal Entries:
Post monthly journal entries to accurately reflect financial transactions and adjustments.
Monitor and rectify any discrepancies in financial records.
4 - Inter-company Account Oversight:
Manage inter-company accounts, ensuring accurate reconciliation between affiliated entities.
Collaborate with relevant teams to resolve inter-company issues promptly.
5 - Wage Payments:
Set up and oversee the wage payment process, ensuring timely and accurate payments to employees.
Collaborate with HR and payroll departments to address any payroll-related enquiries or issues.
6 - Supplier Payment Run:
Coordinate and execute supplier payment runs on a regular basis.
Ensure adherence to payment schedules and terms, optimising cash flow management.
7 - Financial Reporting:
Contribute to the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
Assist in financial analysis and budgeting as required.
Present financial reports to the board.
8 - Excel Proficiency:
Utilise advanced Excel skills to analyse financial data, create reports, and streamline financial processes.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in bookkeeping and/or accounting roles.
In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
Proficiency in accounting software, particularly Xero, and Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with global transactions and multiple currencies, particularly EUR, GBP, and USD.
Experience maintaining books within appropriate cloud accounting software by analysing and organising financial data.
Experience preparing and submitting sales tax reporting and client payments.
Ability to update cash flow forecasts, budgets, and perform other custom client-specific services.
Experience assisting in year-end closing.
Timely documentation and internal reporting skills.
Experience working with CPAs/tax preparers.
Experience with sales tax processes.
Oversight and review experience (minimum of 2 years).
Customer service experience (minimum of 2 years).
Excel in the use of spreadsheets and cloud-based platforms.
Detail-oriented.
Strong sense of urgency/deadline and priority-driven.
Excellent communication - written and verbal.
Preferred: Associate's Degree (or higher) in Accounting.

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