Full Time, Experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant – Chelmsford, Essex – REF 1292

Full Time Experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant required for construction and engineering company based 7 miles North East of Chelmsford with easy access from the A12.

This new role will be working within a fast growing new business within the group

The role will involve a wide range of day- to day- duties, including bookkeeping, credit control and Payroll, together with involvement in the broader financial aspects of the business.

The Position:-

• Responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping, sales invoicing, maintaining Fixed Asset Register, preparation and filing of VAT returns and bank reconciliation on Xero software.
• Processing online bank transactions for supplier payments and wages
• Liaising with senior management and project managers to ensure sales invoices are sent in line with agreed timescales, together with subsequent credit control
• Payroll,  staff expenses, management of PAYE, NIC and Pension contributions.
• Carrying out end of month reconciliation and journals
• To assist external accountants with end of year accounts.

The Person:-

• Will have a thorough knowledge of Xero software and Microsoft Office programmes
• Will be an experienced bookkeeper, including Payroll within a small company
• Will have excellent time  management skills and the ability to prioritise work
• Will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and easy to work with.

This is a Monday to Friday role with early finish on Fridays. This is primarily an office based position, although there could be limited working from home available.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk