Bookkeeper-Part-Time

Linton, Kent
2 weeks ago
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Do you have accounting experience? Are you looking to join a dynamic and successful company in a pivotal role where you can broaden your skillset and have a significant impact on the future success of the business?
The company is at the forefront of its sector and is going from strength to strength. The business was founded in 1937 and remain a family business. Due to my clients continued success, they are looking for someone to step into this key role.
Role: Financial Accountant/Bookkeeper
Location: Linton ( other side of Maidstone)
Hours: 9 am - 3 pm, 4 or 5 days per week (Friday must be a working day) (some flexibility on hours).
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (pro rata)
Benefits: Parking, Pension, 20 days Holiday + B Holidays + 3 days after 5 years, Life cover, Health Care, etc.
Due to the location of my client, the successful candidate will need to drive and have access to their own transport
The Role:
The role reports to the Managing Director with a dotted line to the Financial Director, Responsible for one direct report. It is a hands-on role covering all aspects of the finance function from data input and general office/admin duties through to management reporting & Audits. The main office base in Linton is a quiet office dealing with which is the base for the farm & commercial property divisions. The Kemsley office( Sittingbourne) is a busier office where our freight & transport division is based. The role will be approximately 4 days with negotiable days/hours.
Responsibilities:

  • Day-to-day management of the office and accounting function
  • Provide leadership and motivation to the assistant accountant. Which includes the setting up of targets, monitoring, developing, and providing feedback and guidance
  • Ownership of all accounting timetables and ensuring reporting deadlines are met
  • General bookkeeping duties, including recording of transactions for the various divisions within the group.
  • Sales invoicing, reconciliations, credit control, cash management, banking, and cashflow reporting
  • Preparation of monthly management information packs, including relevant analysis and commentary
  • Monitor key accounting metrics/KPI's and keep management informed of any key variances
  • Implement & manage accounting controls to maintain data integrity. This will include reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts monthly
  • Payroll administration for submission to the payroll Bureau for processing.
  • General administration/project work & office duties as required
    Suitable Candidate:
  • The successful candidate will need to have a minimum of three years + experience in a similar role.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have CIMA/ACCA or similar
  • Previous payroll administration experience
  • You will need to have strong Excel experience
  • Experience using Sage50 is beneficial
  • Strong communication and administration skills required
    If you have the necessary experience and would like more information about this role, please send your CV.
    Firmin Recruit is an agency working on behalf of our client

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