Part-time Bookkeeper

Part time/ Permanent - 3 days per week

£21,000 - £24,000 pro rata (dependent on experience)

Callington

I am working with an environmental charity that works across the South West to recruit a permanent Bookkeeper on a part time basis to join their diverse finance team. My client works with EU grants, Water Company funded initiatives and government funding to deliver change both in our rivers and on the land that they drain.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the following:

* Sales and Purchase Ledger duties

* Update the Xero accounting system including reviewing and publishing of purchase invoices from Receiptbank

* Ensure sales invoices are raised and posted accurately and in a timely manner.

* Ensure purchase invoices are posted accurately and in a timely manner.

* Co-ordinate physical sign-off of purchase invoices by the appropriate Manager to ensure all expenditure has been authorised and the project allocation is agreed.

* Identify discrepancies and/or issues with sales and purchase invoices and raise this with the Financial Accountant in order that a timely resolution can be identified.

* Record receipts and payments and reconcile the bank accounts weekly.

* Record credit card transactions and reconcile the credit card account monthly.

* Banking of cheques and cash received at the Trust

* Prepare monthly payroll for 47 employees for review by the Head of Finance.

* Make the appropriate entries into Xero to record payroll transactions

* Assist the Financial Accountant in preparing the Year-end audit file to ensure that all information is ready and available in time for the statutory audit

* Regularly review debtors for both the Trust and its’ trading subsidiary and liaise with the Financial Accountant to ensure credit control procedures are implemented.

Please only apply if you possess the following:

* You must be able to demonstrate all of the above

* You must be pro-active

* Degree level or equivalent related experience in accountancy

* A keen eye for detail and accuracy and the ability to work to deadlines

* Knowledge & competence in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel

* Knowledge and competence in XERO

* Valid driving licence and own car, insured for business use

* Work effectively as a member of a small Finance team in liaison with other teams and disciplines

This is a permanent part time role to be worked across 3 days. The salary will be pro-rata

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To Apply:

For an informal discussion please call Abbie Evans on (phone number removed) or apply as instructed.

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