Bookkeeper

Equifind are representing a boutique FMCG firm based in Welwyn Garden City who are looking to hire a Bookkeeper.

You will be directly reporting into the Owner and carrying-out the financial management of the company.

Key responsibilities include:

\n
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping (Excel) and multi-currency bank account reconciliation
\n
• Oversee accounts payable (liaising with suppliers and our workshops), and sales invoices
\n
• Prepare cash flow statements, monthly profit and loss statements, and other reports as requested
\n
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and management reports
\n
• Maintain accounting records including invoices, expenses, payments, and petty cash
\n
• Maintain compliance with standard legal, financial and data protection practise
\n
• Manage export documentation and import documentation
\n
• Manage Pension scheme
\n

Application criteria:

\n
• Professional qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent, or part-qualified with relevant experience)
\n
• Experience in the FMCG industry helpful but not required.
\n
• Excellent Excel and data entry skills
\n
• Knowledge of VAT Margin Scheme and VAT import and export regulations an asset
\n
• Experience with both UK financial compliance
\n
• Ideally experienced with 'Microsoft Navision' system
\n

Compensation:

The Bookkeeper working for this FMCG company based in Welwyn Garden City, will be paid a competitive market-based salary.

\n
• Annual performance related bonus (discretionary).
\n
• Employer pension contribution.
\n
• 25-days annual leave.
\n
• Medical and dental insurance.
\n
• Other benefits.
\n