Accountant / Bookkeeper

Accountant / Bookkeeper
We are looking for an experienced Accountant / Bookkeeper to join our team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the business using Xero, ensuring accurate financial records and supporting month-end and year-end processes.
Daily Responsibilities
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Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and petty cash using Xero.
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Allocate customer payments and reconcile outstanding balances.
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Chase outstanding customer invoices and manage credit control.
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Input supplier invoices into Xero.
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Respond to accounts-related emails and enquiries.
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Check and verify sales invoices, including item codes, tracking categories, and deposit allocations.
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Send Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation to customers.
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Approve purchase orders and acknowledgements.
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Process card payments and issue customer receipts.
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Raise sales and purchase credit notes within Xero.
Weekly Responsibilities
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Prepare weekly cash flow reports.
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Prepare stocktake sheets and process stock adjustments.
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Produce delivery note reports for the administration team.
Monthly Responsibilities
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Complete month-end procedures and finalise the previous month's accounts.
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Prepare reports for the monthly sales meeting.
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Send customer statements.
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Review supplier invoices and prepare supplier payment runs.
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Send supplier remittances.
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Review outstanding quotations and purchase orders to ensure nothing has been missed.
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Process depreciation journals and review nominal codes.
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Prepare fuel, vehicle expense, and mileage reports.
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Complete engineering van stocktakes.
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Ensure all customer invoices and deposit payments have been processed.
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Review draft invoices, quotations, and purchase orders.
Year-End Responsibilities
Prepare information required for the financial year-end.
Complete the year-end stocktake and final manual journals.
Provide information requested by the company's accountants.
Archive obsolete stock and unused items.
Additional Responsibilities
Prepare ad hoc financial reports and respond to financial queries.
Manage fixed assets, assessment stock, stock adjustments, and liaise with Xero Support when required.
Skills & Experience
Previous experience as an Accountant, Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, or Finance Officer with strong working knowledge of Xero