Bookkeeper - Part Time - Chorley, United Kingdom - International Aid Trust

Description

We are a locally based Christian charity organisation working on a number of international projects and we are seeking the support of a skilled Bookkeeper to join our team.

As a Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and performing various accounting tasks, reporting directly to the Accounts Manager.

This is a vital role within our organization, ensuring that financial transactions are recorded correctly and financial statements are prepared accurately.

If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for numbers and a strong understanding of accounting principles, we would love to hear from you.

Join our friendly, collaborative team as a Bookkeeper and contribute to the financial success of our charity in the knowledge that you are directly contributing to our Christian oversees projects.

Nature and Scope:

The ability to work accurately and efficiently is crucial to our business. We value a proactive, problem-solving approach and the resilience to meet tight deadlines with unwavering quality.


Duties:

• Maintain accurate and uptodate financial records using QuickBooks accounting software, competence with QuickBooks is essential
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions
• Assist with payroll processing and tax filings

Reporting to the Accountants Manager you will be responsible for:

• Using accounting packages and Excel to perform bookkeeping duties
• Processing data from multiple retail outlets
• Processing data from charity gift income
• Processing data from grants and other such income streams
• Maintaining and updating the company's financial records, including sales, purchases, invoices, payments and receipts.
• Preparing and submitting the company's VAT returns, payroll taxes and payments
• Liaising with external auditors, accountants, and other stakeholders

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or similar role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in using QuickBooks accounting software
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent IT skills including Excel

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a similar industry
• A qualification in accounting or bookkeeping, such as AAT, ICB, or equivalent is desirable
• Excellent numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail skills
• Strong communication, organizational, and problemsolving skills
• An ability to communicate with members of the charity organisation and external accountants
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• To embrace flexible working hours. Hours to be determined, however typically will consist of three to four days per week.
• To strive to ensure the business is streamlined and identify efficiency improvements where possible
• A positive, selfmotivated attitude with the ability to multitask and take responsibility for your own workload.

Role:

This position is currently vacant and will consist initially of 3 days per week, however the days per week may flex dependant on business growth.

Contacts:

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We look forward to hearing from you.


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
£10.00-£15.00 per hour


Expected hours:
No less than 20 per week


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 3 years (required)
• QuickBooks: 3 years (required)

Work Location:
In person