Bookkeeper

A well-established organisation based in Beaconsfield is seeking an experienced In-House Bookkeeper to join its team in a full-time, fully office-based role. This is a hands-on position responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting administration across a mixed residential and commercial property portfolio.
This role will suit someone with a solid understanding of property related accounting, who is comfortable managing recharges, utilities, VAT and CIS within a property or property management environment.
This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, fully office based.
Salary £40,000 per annum.
The role
 
* Purchase ledger processing, including checking supplier invoices for accuracy, resolving queries and posting invoices into the accounting system.
 
* Producing debtors reports and liaising with the Property Managers to manage and chase arrears.
 
* Processing CIS reporting using specialist CIS software and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
 
* Corresponding with payroll advisors and posting payroll journals.
 
* Preparing P11D information and supporting pension responsibilities.
 
* Bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple entities.
 
* Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns.
 
* Managing recharges of utilities and shared costs.
 
* Liaising with utility companies and handling related queries.
 
* Using property management and accounting systems specific to the property sector.
About you
 
* Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts role within a property or property management environment.
 
* Strong understanding of purchase ledger, recharges, VAT returns and CIS reporting.
 
* Experience working with property management systems; experience with Xero or similar systems would be advantageous.
 
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
 
* Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with property managers, suppliers and external advisors.
 
* Able to manage a detailed and varied workload independently.
 
* IT literate with good Excel skills