**Bookkeeper
- Annual Salary: Up to £32,000 (pro-rata)
- Location: Chatham
- Job Type: Temporary (Minimum 3 months, with potential extension)
- Start Date: Immediate
We are in search of a meticulous Bookkeeper to join our finance team on a temporary basis. This role is essential to our daily financial operations, and the ideal candidate will handle all bookkeeping activities up to the trial balance stage.
**Day-to-Day of the Role:
- Maintain accurate financial records and transactions in accordance with established procedures.
- Manage all aspects of accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing and cash receipt management.
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data.
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and prepayments.
- Assist with the preparation of VAT returns and other tax-related filings.
- Conduct regular ledger maintenance and review to ensure all financial transactions are correctly recorded.
- Support the month-end closing process and the preparation of the trial balance.
- Collaborate with the finance team to improve financial processes and controls.
- Provide ad-hoc reporting and assist with financial audits as required.
**Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven bookkeeping experience with a solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Proficiency in accounting software and strong data entry skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- AAT qualification or equivalent is highly regarded but not essential.
**Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team.
- Potential for the role to be extended beyond the initial term.
This temporary assignment is anticipated to last for a minimum of 3 months, with the possibility of an extension based on business needs. If you are immediately available and possess the skills necessary to manage our bookkeeping requirements, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.
Take this opportunity to contribute to the financial efficiency of our organization. Apply to be our Bookkeeper today!