Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Bookkeeper / Office Admin to join our team. Along with general Office Admin duties, the ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This role will involve working closely with our accountants and other departments to provide timely and accurate financial information.
Bookkeeping Duties:
- Maintain and update financial records using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero
- Process accounts payable and ensure timely payments to suppliers
- Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Prepare monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards
- Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes
Bookkeeping Experience:
- Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or in a similar role
- Proficiency in accounting software, particularly QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
If you are passionate about numbers and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as we look forward to welcoming a new member to our finance team.
Office Admin Duties (Secondary to Bookkeeping):
-Handling phone calls from customers, potential customers, suppliers and staff in a busy office, ensuring all information is recorded accurately
-Diary management to include scheduling work for staff
-Sales of mobility products within the showroom and converting phone enquiries to potential sales (surveys)
-Managing payments and petty cash in the office
-General admin duties
-Keyholder duties
-Communicating to all staff through text messages throughout the day
Essential Experience:
-Previous experience of working within an office and with other staff
-A working knowledge of Microsoft Office and I.T
-Dealing with customers by phone, in writing and face to face
Preferred Experience:
-Sales experience
-Working with the elderly
-Cash handling
-Diary management on 'WorkPal' or similar CRM system
-Geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland
Skills Required:
-Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
-Sympathetic approach when dealing with the elderly
-Negotiating and influencing
-Communication
-Prioritise work
Other Information:
**Commission on all sales additional to salary**
**Monthly bonus additional to salary**
-Must be able to communicate effectively in English
-We are an equal opportunities employer
Pay: £13,000.00-£15,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Employee discount
- Financial planning services
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- Do you have any previous experience of working with the elderly and/or disabled?
- Do you have good geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 2 years (required)
- Accounting: 2 years (required)
- Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (preferred)
- Sales: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
