Bookkeeper & PA

37.5 hours per week, 9.00am – 5.30pm Mon – Fri

Bookkeeper & PA

Salary circa £22K to £28K dependant on experience

  • Will be responsible for bookkeeping for 5 companies.
  • Organise and assist with work or private matters across all MD’s commercial and personal interests.
  • Greeting clients
  • Bookkeeping using QuickBooks, inputting invoices and bank downloads.
  • Preparing and submitting CIS monthly returns
  • Preparing sub-contractor CIS certificates
  • Preparing and submitting VAT quarterly returns
  • Monthly Payroll
  • Checking materials received as stated on delivery tickets against invoices due, liaising with suppliers as necessary.
  • Matters relating to company pensions scheme and directors personal pension matters.
  • Preparing bookkeeping information for onward transmission to company accountants.
  • Billing and credit control for architect’s practice.
  • Co-ordinating and retaining all company policies.
  • Liaise with company accountants, Companies House and HMRC as necessary.
  • Answering telephone calls
  • Minutes taking, preparing and distribution.
  • Organising MD’s diary using outlook.
  • Typing and general admin duties including filing.
  • Prepare & Submit Planning Applications, Building Regulation Applications & Severn Trent Applications. Training provided for this administrative duty.
  • Chase for Application responses.
  • Pension payment management.
  • Updating project databases on Excel.

Key Skills required.

  • Proficient in using QuickBooks with at least 2 years’ experience in an accounting environment.
  • Microsoft packages including Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook.
  • Clear communication skills essential.
  • Time management.
  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns
  • Managing purchase and sales ledger control.
  • Dealing with HMRC and Companies House enquiries.
  • Conducting bank reconciliations and implementing credit control activities
  • AAT level 3, will consider level 2 with appropriate experience.