Bookkeeper

Local FMCG business in Milton Keynes are on the lookout for an experienced Bookkeeper to join the business.

Client Details

Our client are a leader within the local market, and a market leader within their sector.

Description

Bookkeeper Responsiblties:

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Analyse the month accounts payable listing and rectify any errors
• Prepare inter company reconciliations and produce settlement files
• Prepare quarterly VAT return for authorisation
• Prepare the UK monthly payroll through ADP for circa 200 employees for authorisation
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process meetings
• Support with tax audits and tax returns
• Support internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Support development and documentation of business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all relevant accounting tasks.

Profile

Bookkeeper Requirements:

• At least 5 year's bookkeeping experience
• Knowledge of bookkeeping systems and processes
• Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Solid knowledge of double entry bookkeeping
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like Sage
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Understanding of the different corporate structures to which bookkeeping services are to be provided to
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel

Job Offer

• Onsite parking
• Flexible working options
• Friendly office environment