Bookkeeper

Experienced Bookkeeper or Accountant – This leading importer and distributor of the finest Greek food and wine is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper or Accountant to join their dynamic team based in Bermondsey, Southwark, London.

Are you passionate about exceptional food and wine? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your organisational skills and attention to detail can make a real difference? If so, read on and apply.

About them:

They are on a mission to bring the finest Greek food and wine to the UK. Their success is built on 5 core values:

• Producers – the foundation of everything we do
• Excellence – In our products and services
• Respect – Fair treatment of producers, customers and the team
• Creativity – Encourage new ideas and fun
• Sustainability – Taking responsible for our impact on the planet

Fantastic company benefits include:        

• Competitive Salary:£28,000 - £35,000 per annum
• Holiday: 25 days holiday (plus January 1, December 25, 26)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee extras such as: discount on products, performance related bonus (cash and share options), casual dress
• Opportunity to achieve further accounting qualifications via company sponsorship
• Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced and exciting industry

About the role:

As their Bookkeeper you will support and report directly to the Directors, will take on all the bookkeeping duties, with some accountancy duties as well. They expect this person will grow with the role taking on more responsibility in time.

Key Responsibilities:

Bank Reconciliation

• Daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation of the main bank account, euro account, PayPal, credit card and other accounts.
• Posting bank transactions to correct budget codes
• Cashing up till and petty cash
• Online platforms/eCommerce reconciliation
• Trial balance extraction monthly

Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Daily processing of invoices, credit, debit notes and respective payments
• Weekly review sales and purchase ledgers
• Match customer and supplier payments
• Manage credit control and chase late payments
• Liaise with customers/suppliers to resolve accounting discrepancies and queries
• Send customer statements at month end
• Setting up of new client and supplier accounts
• Update and manage cashflow
• Manage petty cash
• Process expense invoices
• Checking statements
• Adhere to all accounting principles and regulations

Payroll

• Prepare and submit payroll, make payments, send pay-slips
• Submit pensions submissions
• Administer employee leave

Monthly Tasks Review

• Freight allocation
• Alcohol Duty Journal
• Nominal ledger journals
• Miscoding and other issues

Reporting and Processing

• VAT quarterly reporting
• Report to management on AR and AP performance
• Pro-actively highlight potential concerns with AR or AP
• Assist in preparing financial statements and reports
• Collaborate with the management team to streamline accounting processes
• Provide assistance with tax preparation and compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close processes

What They’re Looking For

• Qualified Bookkeeper either by passing relevant exams (Levels 2 and 3 AAT, part-qualified/qualified ACCA etc) or qualified by experience

• Strong experience with Accounting software, preferably including QuickBooks
• Excellent spoken and written communication with colleagues and external suppliers and customers
• Exceptional and consistent levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a “Can do” attitude
• Open to learning and progressing
• Work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Team player

Location and Hours

• Bermondsey, London (5-minute walk from Bermondsey tube station)
• Monday – Friday 8:30-17:30, full time, permanent position
• On-site role (work from home by exception only)

If you're ready to contribute to an exciting business and share their passion for Greek cuisine, apply now!

Only apply if you have the right to work in the UK and will not need a sponsored visa in the next 2 years. This company is not a Home Office approved Visa Sponsor.

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