This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Events company which has an exceptional track record in organising and running top-level business events internationally.
Based in central London, the company is looking for a confident, astute and ambitious Senior Bookkeeper.

Please note that this is a HYBRID role (3 days on-side & 2 days wfh)

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Preparation of the monthly financial statements including manual adjustments for deferred and accrued income.
• Monthly review, analysis and reporting to the board on performance
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Weekly updated cashflow forecasting
• Cost control and analysis of project/overhead expense management
• Assisting with bank reconciliations, for multi-currency accounts.
• Reviewing and approving purchasing invoices input by Finance Assistant.
• Signing off bi-monthly payment runs.
• Recording bank transactions and activity onto accounting software where not automated – customer receipts and direct debit payments etc.
• Preparation and submission of quarterly UK VAT return.
• VAT returns for Germany, Denmark, and The Netherlands – liaison with overseas tax specialists.
• Payroll reconciliation and calculating commission/bonus payouts.
• Posting journals such as accruals, payroll, ad-hoc.
• Producing various financial reports as required. E.g. weekly project revenue.
• Assisting with queries from external accountants – general enquiries as well as year-end closing.
• Ad-hoc duties as required.

WHAT YOU WILL HAVE/BE:

• At least 2 years’ experience of working in a similar role.
• Solid bookkeeping experience.
• Previous use of Xero.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and organise work.
• Proficient with Excel.
• Acute attention to detail, and numeracy skills.
• Professional approach with confident communication skills and a high standard of written and spoken English.
• Currency risk hedging.
• Willingness to take on responsibility.

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

• 40-50k depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave including an extra day for paid birthday leave
• Company social events

REF: BB49569