Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to work in our pharmacy head office for 20 hours per week. Interested candidates must have

bookkeeping/accounting experience

, ideally in a stand-alone role. The role is based primarily in Colchester however, the role will require occasional travel to our other pharmacy sites across Essex, Suffolk, and Oxfordshire.

Duties will include:

Being responsible for credit control - ensure invoices are issued and paid on time Monitoring branch expenditure on a monthly basis Compiling and processing branch stock invoices each month Using Xero software to complete daily reconciliations Liaising with suppliers/customers where necessary Liaising with the company accountant to ensure timely submission of statutory documents Preparation and submission of VAT returns Producing financial reports for the Company director each month Produce various reports/analysis when required, including MI Respond to finance queries over the telephone and via email General day-to-day accounts and filing/admin duties General admin duties (i.e. email management, doc preparation) PA duties for the Company Director

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

Accounting and bookkeeping experience Administrative experience Working knowledge of

Xero

and Excel/Google Sheets or willingness to learn Excellent communication skills Analytical mind with high accuracy and strong attention to detail Self-motivator who can work well independently Proactive approach to improve the efficiency of processes Ability to implement new processes within the finance function Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and suppliers Bookkeeping/accounting experience gained within the pharmacy sector would be an advantage but not essential
Employed and self employed will be considered.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

Company pension
Application question(s):

What working pattern are you looking for each week? Are you comfortable working in a stand alone role?
Experience:

Accounting: 3 years (preferred) bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person