Bookkeeper

An extremely successful property business based in the LS8 area of North Leeds is looking to recruit a permanent Bookkeeper for their expanding team.

Responsibilities include:

* Accounts receivable
o Invoicing tenants, ensuring an accurate invoicing system is in place
o Chasing late payments and advising an approach to ensure recovery of late payments.
o Reporting bad debts
o Reconciliation of debtors report to sales ledger control account
o Preparation of weekly arrears list
o Maintaining up - to date database of rents

* Accounts payable
o Ensure all invoices received are accurate and correct as per prices agreed/contract agreements/meter readings.
o Prepare payments.
o Reconciliation of creditors reports to purchase ledger control account

* Reconciling bank statements for all accounts
* Checking monthly/ quarterly bank loan interest charges
* Maintain petty cash records
* Account reconciliations and recharges (service charge)
* Preparation and submission of Company VAT returns
* Liaising with managing agents on larger properties ensuring purchase and sales ledgers are accurate, arrears are up to date. Reconciliation of quarterly returns from managing agents including float accounts/ bank accounts
* Importing large data files into Sage Line 50
* Ensuring legislation is followed regarding VAT, PAYE and pension schemes and submitting to the authorities as per requirement e.g. quarterly and monthly submissions including nominal ledger reconciliations.
* Assist with Management Accounts, year-end Accounts & Schedules in preparation for Audit

We are ideally looking for candidates with strong experience in Bookkeeping with an understanding of the various tasks involved within a busy accounts function. You may have been working as an Accounts Assistant or of similar position and having the relevant experience showing in the detail above.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 20 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function, from Finance Administrators through to Senior Finance Director's appointments. 

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within seven days please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.