Administration & Bookkeeping Assistant

Administration & Bookkeeping Assistant

Full-Time 28500 - 28500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Grand Arcade

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support daily admin and bookkeeping tasks while contributing to team success.
  • Company: Join a welcoming team at an established employer in Congleton.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days leave, and opportunities for progression.
  • Other info: Immediate start available; apply now for early interviews!
  • Why this job: Perfect for driven individuals seeking a varied role with growth potential.
  • Qualifications: Strong admin skills and some bookkeeping experience preferred.

The predicted salary is between 28500 - 28500 £ per year.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Administration & Bookkeeping Assistant with a positive approach to work on behalf of an established employer based in the Congleton area. This is a varied role combining administration and bookkeeping duties with the opportunity to progress to a more senior position for the right person. The ideal candidate will have strong administration skills, preferably some knowledge/experience of bookkeeping procedures and will be proactive in embracing the responsibilities of the position, whilst actively contributing to the company's success.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Providing essential support through daily administrative and general bookkeeping tasks e.g. entry of receipts, invoices & payments, handling supplier statements and collating payroll information
  • Liaising with the Contracts Director regarding sub-contractor payments and application for the cashflow spreadsheet
  • Updating the cashflow spreadsheet to correspond with Xero for the Financial Director
  • Weekly time sheet checks for the Project Team and input to the spreadsheet for payroll

Essential Skills and Experience Required:

  • A strong administrator, ideally with some bookkeeping experience
  • Strong IT skills with a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Experience of using Xero or similar accounts software would be advantageous
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared objectives
  • An ambitious self-starter who is able to prioritise their own workload
  • Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a confident telephone manner
  • Previous experience in a similar role and/or a relevant qualification would be advantageous

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Location: Office-based, Congleton CW12

Apply today: Early interview and immediate start date available for the successful candidate.

Grand Arcade

Contact Details:

Grand Arcade Recruitment Team

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