Part Time Bookkeeper

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join a company in Dudley as a Part Time Bookkeeper.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Company Secretary Responsibilities:

• Keep comprehensive records of all Board meetings.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and accurate minutes to Board members.
• Handle complaints regarding the Chief Officer/Chief Executive on behalf of the Board.

Finance Responsibilities:

• Establish and oversee financial procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports as required.
• Manage banking, invoicing, and credit control processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices.
• Reconcile bank accounts and monitor petty cash expenditure.
• Maintain oversight of charity and social enterprise cashflow.
• Liaise on school contracts and oversee invoicing/payment processes.
• Maintain bookkeeping up to trial balance level and liaise with accountant for annual accounts.
• Manage PAYE payroll and payments to freelancers.

Personnel Responsibilities:

• Ensure correct payroll entry for all personnel.
• Calculate salaries against project budgets/contracts.
• Issue payslips and statutory documents (e.g., P45, P60).
• Ensure compliance with HMRC payments and pension scheme enrollment.

Funding & Business Development:

• Liaise with Chief Officer/Chief Executive to identify funding needs.
• Source necessary quotations and prepare budgets for bids.
• Prepare budgets, cashflow forecasts, and contracts for new business ventures.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualifications: ideally AAT Level 2 
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and experience with charitable accounts.

Non-essential, but Useful Skills:

• Knowledge of services for young people.
• Experience working in the charitable sector.
• Strong team collaboration skills.