Bookkeeper

A property company based in North Leeds is looking to add a new recruit to their Accounts department and work as a full time Bookkeeper on a permanent.

The role is working in a small, friendly office and has a small team to support them although the role will include a great deal of independent working.

If you are looking for a position that can offer a great deal of variety including purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, VAT returns and assisting with management accounts this position will be ideal for you.

To be considered for this role it is essential that you have experience covering all the main duties listed below and are happy to learn new skills and accounting methods along the way.

The role is full time and permanent, this is a role for someone seeking a long term stable career.

Duties:

* Accounts receivable

Invoicing, ensuring an accurate invoicing system is in place

Chasing late payments and advising an approach to ensure recovery of late payments

Reporting bad debts

Reconciliation of debtors report to sales ledger control account

Preparation of weekly arrears list

Maintaining up - to date database of rents

* Accounts payable

Ensure all invoices received are accurate and correct as per prices agreed/contract agreements

Prepare payments

Reconciliation of creditors reports to purchase ledger control account

* Reconciling bank statements for all accounts
* Maintain petty cash records
* Preparation and submission of Company VAT returns
* Importing large data files into Sage Line 50
* Ensuring legislation is followed regarding VAT, PAYE and pension schemes and submitting to the authorities as per requirement e.g. quarterly and monthly submissions including nominal ledger reconciliations
* Assist with Management Accounts, year-end Accounts and Schedules in preparation for Audit

Requirements

* Over 2 years experience working as a Bookkeeper or in a similar accounting role
* Driving licence
* Experience using Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Excel
* Payroll processing experience beneficial but not essential
* Experience working with multiple companies on Sage

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PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK