Bookkeeper
Department
Finance
Location
Gosport, GB, PO13 0AU
Job Information
An immediate opportunity exists for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our laboratory in Gosport, near Portsmouth. This is a permanent part-time position with room to grow for the right person.
You will be joining an independent contract testing laboratory at a time of significant growth, with a dynamic team that combines impeccable scientific credentials with a passion for animal welfare and implementation of the 3 Rs.
The role
Reporting to the Finance Director and working with our outsourced accountancy service provider, you will be the first member of our finance team as the company grows its customer base and portfolio of testing and analysis services.
You will assist with the day-to-day accounts payable and receivable, coordination with our payroll service provider, VAT returns and other tasks related to finance and data entry.
The time commitment to undertake the initial role is estimated at up to 5 hours a week, split over the working week.
What you will be doing
• Assisting the processing and reconciling of bank transactions, payments, orders, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into our Xero accounting software and filing hard copies
• Running the Purchase Ledger and reconciling supplier statements
• Recording goods deliveries and managing the accounting email inboxes
What we expect from you
• At least 2 years working as bookkeeper/accountant with knowledge of Xero accounting software preferred
• Computer literacy skills and confidence in processing transactions accurately
• Attention to detail and highly organised
Benefits
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Working from home is an option following probation
Closing date: Friday, September 30, 2022
Please apply with your CV to hr@hoeford.com