Office Manager / Senior Bookkeeper

Office Manager /Senior BookkeeperOur client, who are an expanding Packaging Company located in the Newton Heath area of Manchester, are seeking a Senior Bookkeeper, with Office Management and Accountancy / Bookkeeping experience.Candidates must be proficient with accountancy package SAGE 50. And will be responsible for running the accounts processes on a day-to-day basis within the office. Our client are a strategic business unit, and have monthly accountancy protocols, reports and deadlines which must be adhered to in time meeting wider group criteria.What are we looking for:The candidate must have a meticulous approach to their work. A willingness to work under a robust set of current company accounting guidelines. Must have the ability to work diligently at pace and be a dependable part of the team. An enthusiastic yet friendly character trait must be displayed on telephone or email when dealing with our network of established customers and suppliers. The candidate must be willing to learn about the business and work to achieve monthly deadlines and KPI objectives.General Accounts Duties:General duties including filing and data inputting. Keeping all client information up to date and current on sage.Daily InvoicingDaily Updating of Purchase LedgerDealing with general accounts queries from customers and suppliers.Reconciliation of Bank Account.Chasing StatementsSupplier PaymentsCredit ApplicationsVAT QuarterlyClosing of Sales Ledger by the 2nd of each Month - Ensuring internal procedure is followed.Closing of Purchase Ledger by the 4th of each MonthCredit Control - Chasing on a weekly basis and ensuring we keep on target for cash flow.Euro AccountMonthly and Weekly Reporting to managementProcessing of monthly payroll on SageAccruals and Pre PaymentsFixed Assets RegisterProducing an accurate PNL by the 5th Working day to GroupInputting to One Stream for Group ReportingOffice ManagementManagement of process and procedures within the offices - Sales and Purchase LedgerProducing EOM management internal presentation.Support for annual audits.Renewals of phone, energy and insuranceSupport to General manager on annual budgets.Support the General manager on EOM reporting, budget tracking and projects.Dealing with any supplier disputesManagement of suppliers - IT - Phones - Energy - InsuranceEnsuring all HQ deadlines are met during the month end period.Work on paperless / ecofriendly office initiativeNew software improvements and implementationsEssential:Accounting: 3 yearsMust have 3 years of Sage Line 50 (Not Cloud version)Benefits:Private medical insurance after the initial 12-month period.Vacancy Information:

• Location: Newton Heath
• Salary range: £28,000 - £32,500.00
• Job type: Permanent
• Job Sector: Accounting
• Working Hours: 9am-5pm Monday - FridayThe Recruitment Co are an equal opportunities employerCPManchesterGS

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