Bookkeeper
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Position Overview & Specifications
AAT Level 4 Bookkeeper Required:
We are a small friendly Estate Agent/Property Management Company based in central Twickenham, located within walking distance of the river, the High Street & Twickenham Station.
We are looking for a local experienced, self-motivated bookkeeper to maintain our Office Accounts, providing a complete trial balance, including standard accounting practice, such as accruals, pre-payments and depreciation.
The position is office based, working alongside our existing two Client Accounting Managers.
2 days a week: 10am - 4pm (negotiable)
Salary £9,360.00 pa
You will be SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for managing our Office Account
with responsibilities including:
Maintaining accurate bookkeeping files and records (both digital and hardcopy/filing)
payroll journals
Maintaining, preparing, and submitting VAT returns
Ensuring all invoices are correctly approved before entering them onto the system for payment
Chasing missing paperwork – internally (with M&C Staff) / externally (with Suppliers)
Dealing with creditors and debtors
Entering credit card and cash expenses to the general ledger
Bank reconciliation
Producing various accounting reports upon Directors’ request
Producing draft accounts to send to the Accountants at Y/E, liaising with Accountants regarding any amendments and adding any necessary Y/E journals upon their instruction.
Essential Skills/knowledge
- Thorough knowledge of Sage 50
- Working knowledge of Excel
- High level of organisation
- Methodical and detailed approach
- Be able to work independently and challenge discrepancies
- Strong time management
- Ability to prioritise and structure your own working day
- Team player
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 12 per week
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Accounting (preferred)
- bookkeeping (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PTBK1
Expected start date: 01/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bookkeeper roles across Milestone & Collis's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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