AddressParker Lane Group leads the category in managed resale and re-commerce services. Our Resale as a Service (RaaS) solution and in-house end-to-end supply chain combine to deliver the highest resale values in the market for managed resale services.
Founded in 2010, PLG was one of the first companies worldwide to provide a full-stack re-commerce solution to returns and excess inventory management. PLG is present in over 60 markets worldwide and recently expanded into B2C and D2C services with the launch of its marketplace - www.rlvd.com (http://www.rlvd.com/).
We are looking for an experienced Bookeeper for our London office. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their workload and prioritising tasks in a challenging and commercial environment.
As a part of the finance department, the appointed person will carry out bookkeeping and accounting tasks on a daily basis.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
- Bookkeeping and preparing bank reconciliations and controls.
- Processing of purchase invoices, supplier payments and remittances and liaising with suppliers.
- Maintaining customers' accounting records and reconciliations. Dealing with queries from suppliers and customers.
- Preparing and posting journals including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and month end control reconciliations.
- Preparation of VAT returns and EC Sales Lists.
- Intrastate reporting.
- Preparing monthly management reports.
- Assisting business development team with data analysis.
Other Duties:
- Office admin
- Assisting with basic tax compliance matters
- Attendance at other Parker Lane offices, as required
Qualifications and Experience:
- Education to a minimum of A Level/GNVQ or equivalent
- English and Maths GCSE's grade A-C, or overseas equivalent.
- Qualifications: AAT desirable
- Fresher/1 year experience in a bookkeeping and/or accounting role
- Knowledge of regulations governing exports and imports from/to the UK essential
- Good working knowledge of VAT/Intrastat and EC Sales Lists
- Knowledge of XERO accounting software is preferable
- Good level of IT knowledge and skills
Skills and Personal Qualities:
- Professional attitude – identifies and acts upon customer needs and is able to deliver excellent customer services.
- Keen to learn and develop – demonstrates understanding of own profession and keeps abreast of relevant developments.
- Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate work
- Plans and organises tasks/priorities and effectively meets deadlines
- Demonstrates good self motivation and uses initiative appropriately to resolve problems
PLG offer the opportunity to work in a fun, energetic and fast paced culture. We are high performing and provide high levels of challenge and support. In return for your hard work, you will be rewarded, some of our benefits include competitive salary, bonus scheme, medical insurance, Cycle 2 Work scheme, and plenty of room to grow in your role. It's our way of empowering you to make your career here.
PLG is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and against customers.
