Bookkeeper - Plymouth, United Kingdom - Clever

Clever

Verified Company

Plymouth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Clever Estate Agents began life as a student letting agent in Plymouth 12 years ago. We provide student accommodation to the University of Plymouth with our properties in Lipson, Mutley and the city centre. Our newest development, the Peninsula is the best location for NHS trust-related students, It's opposite the junior doctor accommodation for the Plymouth hospitals NHS trust and on the doorstep of the Peninsula Medical School, Peninsula Dental School (PCMD), the Peninsula Allied Health Centre (PAHC), UCP Marjon and Derriford Hospital. We now offer Sales and Residential so the business is growing, as is our experienced team
Book keeper

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

Checking and inputting supplier invoices, review statements and investigate discrepancies.
Preparing supplier payments
Performing weekly bank reconciliations on all company accounts
Compile and verify all payroll information for submission to payroll company. Be point of contact for all payroll queries and input monthly payroll journals
Carry out monthly audit of all direct debits/ standing orders and general expenditure
Work closely with property management department to order supplies and reconcile cross charging
A willingness to own the finance function
Liaise with the accountant and other stakeholders, responding to queries.
Provide reports and analysis of company accounts.
Complete bank reconciliation and monitor income and expenditure for sister company, including managing intercompany transfers.
Review landlord statements and discuss queries with accounts team.
Monitor utility accounts for company sites and query discrepancies
Review income payments and ensure they are allocated correctly.
Advise new employees of payroll and expenses procedures.
Monitor arrears and chase outstanding payments, referring to solicitors if required.
Reconciliation of Utility account

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Great communication skills (verbal and written)
An experienced expert in using Xero accounting software
Ability to work independently and use own initiative.
A 'hands on' attitude and excellent attention to detail
ICB, or AAT qualified preferable but qualification by experience is acceptable
Ability to prioritise workload and delegate when needed in a faced paced environment
Ability to work calmly under pressure
Strong organisational skills with methodical approach and ability to multitask
Ability to work well with others or independently
Willingness to help out in all aspects of the accounts team i.e arrears, utilities
An understanding of client accounting.