We are looking for a part time Bookkeeper to join our small, committed team to work support our Financial Controller in day-to-day finance work and manage our growing cash flow operations. The role is required for 2 -3 days per week, hours can be arranged flexibly. You will be based in our dynamic office in Shoreditch for a minimum of one day a week and have the option to work your remaining hours from home, if desired.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day to day accounts
• Accounts receivable – raise quotation and invoices
• Account payable – processing invoices
• Managing profit and loss statements and balance sheets
• Staff expenses
• Chase and collect overdue payments in a professional manner
• Prepare suppliers pay run file on weekly basis
• Attend and participate in collection meetings by updating and keeping manager informed of current statuses
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with cross-functional teams involved in AR process
• Ability to negotiate and manage relationships
• Strong problem solving and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task is essential

Your Experience:

• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Excellent knowledge of Xero  
• AAT Qualification or relevant experience in an all-round role in an SME.
• Confident, adaptable and ability to work effectively under pressure
• Preferred skills in VLOOKUP and spreadsheets
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, an eye for detail and a team-oriented, problem-solving approach

The package:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Training budget and support for lifelong learners
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Wellness activities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Social activities
• Dynamic office in Shoreditch
• The role is a permanent position with a three-month probationary period

Estimated start date: Immediate, although notice periods are fully taken into account.

To apply

Send CV and letter stating why you want to work at BESA, to Ankita Patel, Financial Controller