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Are you experienced in Bookkeeping with a basic knowledge of payroll? Have you provided these services to a portfolio of companies within an accountancy practice, either currently or previously? Our client is a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants with offices across Cambridgeshire, London and the South East. Due to growth of the firm we have been tasked with finding a new Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant for their South Cambs regional office, located around 30 mins from Cambridge. Supporting the Payroll Manager with lesser complex payroll tasks utilising their cloud software, you role as Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant will also involve, but not limited to: Complete client bookkeeping from source documents using Xero and other software. Analyse and reconcile VAT returns, preparation of VAT returns Assist with the preparation of year end accounts in relation to reconciling all control accounts on bookkeeping software. Prepare or check fixed asset registers To apply you must have proven experience providing double entry bookkeeping to a range of companies preferably in an accountancy practice. Some awareness of payroll entry level skills will suffice would be ideal also. Proficiency in software such as Xero, Sage, Freeagent would be very useful. From providing bookkeeping to clients you will have developed exemplary communication abilities, both verbal and written. You'll be highly organised, enjoy a variety of tasks, commercially aware and proud to provide a stellar service. Apply now or contact Natalie Harden at Reed in Cambridge to learn more.
An opportunity for an Accounts Assistant has become available in Cambridge with a leading utility contractor. This is a temporary / contract role and the appointed candidate will be able to hit the ground running in assisting with accounting duties using Sage 200 for payroll administration. Main Duties and Responsibilities Timesheets and Expenses Assist employees with timesheet queries. Check expenses and receipts to ensure they're accurately recorded and the supporting documentation is adequate i.e., VAT invoice where applicable. Ensure that expenses comply with HMRC legislation and raise any queries with the Financial Controller in a timely manner. Monitor mileage and expenses claim forms. Purchase Ledger Recording suppliers' invoices. Assigning invoices to purchase orders on ZTA. Reconciling supplier's statements. Processing payments to suppliers. Raising purchase orders on ZTA for assets. Issuing and recording CAPEX forms. Credit cards - same as expenses claims form processes. Sales Ledger Receiving and processing customer sales orders. Raising invoices. Assisting managers with invoicing requests. Credit control. Banking Banking of cheques where required. Recording bank transactions. Reconciliation of bank statements. Role Description Payroll Processing weekly payroll. Reconciling weekly payroll with timesheet database payment record. Processing monthly payroll. Processing pension contributions and payments. Processing NI and PAYE payment. Additional Administration Assist the Financial Controller and Head of Finance with any other duties where required. Management of the finance, suppliers and payroll email accounts, taking action as required. Maintaining ICOS and assets spreadsheets. Managing some control accounts. Note: The responsibilities of this role will normally include all duties described in this role description; however, additional or different duties may be required from time to time. It is the responsibility of all employees to complete their work in a safe manner and in line with company policies, procedures, and values. Person Profile Knowledge, Skills and Experience AAT level 2 and above. Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications. Attention to detail and the ability to identify data patterns. Good organisational skills. Excellent time management ability. Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines. Interpersonal and Communication Skills Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent customer (internal and external) service approach. Good communication (verbal and written). Ability to respond to unforeseen events and act promptly. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Analysis and Problem Solving Identification of errors.