Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper | Fashion & Media | Hybrid | East London Join a rapidly growing company as their first internal finance hire, working closely with the founders to build the finance function from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to shape processes, and support the business as it scales. Your role will be to support with transferring their external Accountant to bring in-house. What will I be doing? Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process Process daily sales invoices and send reports to appropriate managers Check and verify source documents such as invoices and receipts Maintain general ledger and reconcile entries Manage and process accounts receivable/payable in a timely manner Maintain and manage office administrative expenditure. Maintain, verify and rectify customer balances in accounts receivable records. Check and verify vendor bills before making payment advice. Maintain bank deposits and check payment records. Reconcile bank records with bank statements. Provide accounting and administrative support to external audit teams. Provide support to fellow employees through sharing of knowledge, helping to complete tasks and/or assisting in customer interactions Maintains key relationships with customers and internal departments to build knowledge and understanding of customer needs and expectations Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports and other special projects as and when requested. Assist with research into customer issues (e.g., invoice discrepancies, credit memos, debit memos, purchase order issues) Provide general administrative support for travel, trade shows, expenses, and office Organise and maintain the office system (e.g., filing, order supplies, upkeep of equipment) Contribute to a positive working environment (respectful, responsible and team orientedKey skills & experience needed AAT Qualified or studier or desire to complete Accountancy qualifications Minimum of 3-years of relevant experience Experience working with POS systems (Preferred). Excellent organisation skills Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records Attention to details, problem analysis, confidentiality and integrity Ability to demonstrate strong customer focused service Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employeesBBBH31847