We are hiring: Finance Manager

Job Title: Bookkeeper and admin assistant (Xero Specialist)

Hours of work: eight hours per week 

Rate of pay: £16/hour

Duration: Two years fixed term

Reports to: Board of Directors

Location: Remote work with occasional visits to Fairfield House (2 Kelston Road, Bath BA1 3QJ)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented bookkeeper with strong proficiency in Xero to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and providing reliable reports to support our business operations. You will also provide admin assistance as required. You will work closely with our management teams to ensure that our financial data is up-to-date and compliant with relevant regulations.

This role is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Record Maintenance: Accurately record all financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments in Xero.

• Bank Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and other financial accounts.

• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage and process invoices, ensure timely payment of bills, and follow up on outstanding receivables.

• Expense Management: Track and categorize expenses, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with company policies.

• Reporting: Generate financial reports such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for review by management.

• Checks: Prepare documentation and assist with internal audits and grant funding reports.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and implement best practices.

• Support: Provide support to the operations manager and management team with ad-hoc financial analysis and administrative tasks.

  
  

Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, with a strong focus on using Xero.

• Education: A qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain high accuracy in financial data entry and reporting.

• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly.

• Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of relevant tax laws and regulations (e.g.,  benefits and expenses ) and their application in bookkeeping.

• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and other office productivity tools.

• Integrity: High level of integrity and professionalism in handling confidential financial information.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with additional accounting or financial software.

• Certification in Xero or other accounting qualifications (e.g., AAT, ACCA).

  
  

Pay:

• £16 an hour for 8 hours a week. Preferably 2 mornings although we can be flexible with days

  
  

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience with Xero and bookkeeping to kcrawfordaccountants@yahoo.co.uk by Friday 21 Feb.

We welcome applications from all.