Location
Chelmsford
Position
Finance - Book Keeper
Salary
£28-32K FTE* (doe)
Reference
JG4978

Job Description

A part time and flexible bookkeeper position within a dynamic and exciting legal practice 

Our Client 
Our client is a legal and business consultancy service advising growing companies on a wide range of strategic and practical business areas. They advise entrepreneurs and fast growth businesses in a wide range of sectors, including fintech, insurtech, sustainability and fashion.

The Role
Responsibilities can vary, however will include:
Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper classification of all financial transactions
Process all purchase invoices, staff expenses, and supplier payments, ensuring proper approvals and documentation
Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial accounts monthly
Manage the firm's payroll process for seven employees, including PAYE, National Insurance, and pension contributions, ensuring timely submissions to HMRC
Raise client invoices at month end using the case management system which is integrated with Xero
Assist the Partners with sending invoices to clients, tracking payment and chasing clients for delayed payment
Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
Support the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants as needed 
Provide the Partners with financial reports as required
Follow the internal systems to ensure a smooth and efficient process for all work
Undertake admin tasks as necessary, as part of the financial function of the business

The Candidate
To be successful in this role, you’ll have worked in a similar, previous role with proven success.  You’ll be a self-starter, a team player, great with numbers and happy to work on your own initiative, addressing the changeable needs of the business. 
Key skills/experience required:
Experience in bookkeeping / payroll / finance function of a business
Experience using Xero (ideally)

The Terms 
This role is a part time and flexible role with a requirement for 15 hours per week to be worked, ideally over 3 or 4 days. 
They role will be mostly remote with a requirement to be in the office (initially) once a week, reducing to one a fortnight or even a month if this suits the candidate. 
An autonomous and self-driven role, this position is offering £28-32K FTE* depending on experience. 
 
If you are keen to work flexibly for an exciting legal practice – apply today. 
 
*Full time equivalent – actual salary will depend on hours worked

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