Full job descriptionLocation: Leatherhead, Surrey
Working pattern: Office-based
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join a growing and award-winning business operating within the broadcast, television and post-production industry.
This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, working closely with the Company Directors and external accountants. You’ll have genuine ownership of the bookkeeping function and the opportunity to make a real contribution within an established but growing business.
Key responsibilities*Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records
*Processing sales and purchase invoices, expenses and credit card transactions
*Managing accounts payable and receivable, including credit control
*Bank payments, reconciliations and posting journals
*Managing accruals, prepayments and payroll journals
*Preparing and submitting VAT returns
*Maintaining the fixed asset register
*Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
*Producing cash flow forecasts and annual budgets
*Supporting quarterly management/OPEX reporting
*Preparing year-end accounts information for external accountants
*Resolving finance queries from clients, suppliers and colleagues
*Supporting Companies House, pension and other financial administration
*Depending on experience, preparing P&L statements and management information
About youWe’re looking for a confident and highly organised finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and getting things right.
You’ll ideally have:
*Previous experience as a Bookkeeper, Senior Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant or similar
*Strong knowledge of bookkeeping processes and VAT
*Experience using QuickBooks or a similar cloud accounting system
*Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills
*Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
*Strong numerical and analytical ability
*Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
*The ability to work independently, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
*A professional and personable approach when dealing with clients, suppliers and colleagues
An accounting qualification or relevant equivalent experience would be advantageous.
Experience within broadcast, television, post-production or outside broadcast is desirable but not essential.
The opportunityYou’ll be joining a successful, specialist business working across some of the UK’s most exciting television, sport and entertainment productions.
This is a broad and varied finance role offering responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to become a key member of the business.
If you’re an experienced Bookkeeper looking for your next step in a friendly, fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now for more information.