Senior Bookkeeper jobs

Heart of England Farms Ltd is a long established breeder of game birds (pheasants and partridges) and a producer of quality Christmas poultry. The company employs 30 +full time staff and 10 – 15 part-time staff plus seasonal agency workers. Based at Claverdon near Warwick this is where the heart of the business operates from, with an additional farm near Leamington Spa.

The Position:

As an extremely busy business we currently require a Senior Book keeper / Accounts Person to be responsible for all accounting/book keeping duties in the business. This is an office based role from the main farm office at Claverdon and is an integral role within the company who will work closely with the Directors of the business. The office team comprises of 4 people, to include this role, some of whom are part-time.

This is a very varied role, your responsibilities will be (but not limited to):

· Processing Sales and Purchase Invoices ensuring accurate coding is attained

· Inputting Customer Payments including managing deposits

· Weekly/Monthly Payment runs

· Coordinating BACS payments

· Credit Control

· Bank Reconciliations

· Bi-weekly Payroll (This can be outsourced to our accountants if needed)

· VAT Returns

· Answering the phone managing enquiries, ‘sales calls’, and genuine customers appropriately

· Respond to company emails, escalating where necessary

· Manage staff holidays keeping relevant documentation in order

· Ensure correct process is followed in regards to new employees

· Requesting quotes from suppliers, ordering when required

· Providing administration support to company owners

· Petty Cash

· all to a high standard

This position is office based and will not become a work from home position.

You will be a quick learner with a methodical approach to following processes combined with attention to detail. A motivated, positive, can-do attitude is essential with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

You will have excellent communication skills and a confidant approach to liaising with both internal fellow staff and external customers and suppliers. You will also be highly numerate with good attention to detail with experience of processing customer and supplier financial transactions onto accounting (Sage 50 Accounts Professional and Sage 50 Payroll essential) systems and have strong knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Word.

Salary offered is dependent upon experience and for this temporary contract can be employed or self employed. To be available immediately would be a huge advantage and we foresee the role continuing on a ‘temporary’ basis for 4-6 months. We will be advertising the role on a permanent basis too, therefore has the scope to become permanent if it suits both parties. We pay bi-weekly and on an hourly basis as opposed to an annual salary. This is a part time role offering between 20 and 30 hours per week. 28 days holiday including bank holidays (pro-rated).

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Pay: £18.00-£20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person