Bookkeeper (12-14 months FTC)

Finance Administrator / Bookkeeper  

This is a 12-14 month fixed-term-contract to cover maternity leave, however the role could go permanent if the company continues to grow. We are looking for an experience Financial Accountant/ Accounts Manager/ Bookkeeper for the UK and you must be available to start no later than the beginning of April but ideally by mid-March.

Finance Administrator/ Bookkeeper Responsibilities

This job role outlines the minimum tasks and competencies expected to be demonstrated within this finance role. In line with our client’s values, they encourage proactivity and innovation:

• UK bookkeeping including preparing and posting invoices and employee expenses
• AP/ AR schedules and settlements
• UK bank reconciliations and VAT returns
• Month-end preparation including accruals, prepayments, account reconciliations and VAT close
• Statutory accounting and financial reporting and presentation of month-end to FC
• Collaboration with clients, suppliers, internal and external stakeholders and maintenance of accurate records
• Understand and adhere to UK financial controls, compliance, processes and regulations 

Finance Administrator/ Bookkeeper Rewards

Alongside a competitive salary our client offers:
•  Opportunities to grow and develop
•  City centre office with good transport links (but no onsite parking)
•  Uncapped annual leave allowance per year
•  A good pension scheme
•  Flexible working (including some home working)
•  Health cover

This is a full-time, maternity cover position working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. You will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days a week. 

There isn't any onsite parking, however it's just 5 minutes' walk from Oxford city centre train station.

Interviews will consist of an initial online interview to assess culture fit, followed by a 2^nd technical competency interview and a final interview with the SLT. 

The Company

Our client is a growing energy company.

Finance Administrator/ Bookkeeper Experience

To be successful in this role you will be a great team fit and understand how to work in a scaling organisation and have the ability to get up to speed fairly quickly (with support around you as needed). You will be able to get the core of the job done and have the potential to improve processes as you go. You will need to demonstrate exceptional communication skills as you will be dealing with clients and suppliers in this role and you must be a people person, good at building relationships and working collaboratively. You must be AAT qualified (or equivalent) and if you are ACCA qualified that would be preferred. You must have proven UK based bookkeeping experience as well as experience of using different accounting software – our client uses Xero and HSBC Net for payments. You must be analytical and a good problem solver and be able to work in an organised and methodical manner ensuring efficiency and accuracy at all times.

Location

Hybrid - 2 – 3 days a week in the central Oxford office. You must live locally/ commutable distance within the Oxfordshire area and you must be able to start this contract within the next month. Long notice periods cannot be considered. You must be able to commit to the length of the contract. 

How to Apply for this Finance Administrator/ Bookkeeper role

Please apply online with an up-to-date CV to joanne@allen-associates.co.uk

You must have the full right to work in the UK to apply for this role. Sponsorship is not available.

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