Bookkeeper at BruntWork

This is a remote position.

Role Name: Bookkeeper

Schedule:

• Part-time, 20-30 hours per week (4-6 hours per day), Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (can set preferred schedule in the interview)
  

Client Timezone: UK time 

Client Overview

Join a dynamic UK-based events company at the forefront of scientific and medical networking. This organization brings together thought leaders, researchers, and professionals in cutting-edge fields, fostering innovation and collaboration through high-impact events and conferences.

Job Description

Dive into a fast-paced financial environment where your expertise will directly impact the company’s financial health. This short-term project, with potential for ongoing work, offers a unique opportunity to tackle a significant backlog of reconciliations using Xero. You’ll work with multiple financial platforms, streamline processes, and play a crucial role in bringing the company’s financial reporting up to date. Your skills will be instrumental in setting the stage for improved financial management and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Process a backlog of 1500 reconciliations in Xero, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  
• Manage bank feeds from Barclays and CAF bank, integrating data seamlessly into the accounting system
  
• Handle complex transactions from PayPal and batched Stripe payments
  
• Quickly adapt to and optimize the company’s chart of accounts
  
• Generate comprehensive financial reports to support business decisions
  
• Implement robust financial controls to enhance accuracy and compliance
  
• Collaborate with the finance team to streamline processes and improve efficiency
  

Requirements

• Qualified bookkeeper or equivalent certification
  
• Proven track record with Xero accounting software
  
• In-depth knowledge of accounting practices and regulations
  
• Expert-level skills in bank reconciliations and multi-platform payment processing
  
• Experience with PayPal, Stripe, and other payment gateways
  
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  
• Exceptional time management and ability to meet tight deadlines
  
• English communication skills 
  
• Comfortable working remotely and managing own schedule
  
• Availability for 20-30 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM UK time
  
• Any UK experience is a strong advantage, if not, ability to convince in an interview that you can learn basic UK accounting for bookkeeping