Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk to join our Finance team. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a global software business with entities across multiple international territories. You will work closely with the Head of Finance and play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across the group.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process and maintain records for supplier invoices and expense claims

• Reconcile the aged creditors report monthly

Accounts Receivable

• Reconcile the sales team invoice requests to customer purchase orders

• Raise sales invoices, update internal CRM and ensure timely conversion from sales to cash

• Carry out credit control, invoice resolution and reconcile the aged debtors report monthly

Banking & Cash Management

• Update and maintain the cash flow statement

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all current accounts, savings accounts and credit cards

Management Accounts

• Post month-end journals including but not limited to payroll, prepayments, accruals, depreciation/amortisation, accrued and capitalised sales commission, deferred income and deferred purchases

• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly and maintain supporting documentation

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts including but not limited to trial balance summary, balance sheet, profit and loss account, and cash flow analysis

• Prepare VAT/GST reconciliations and returns

• Support month-end and year-end close, including liaising with auditors and external parties

Intercompany & Transfer Pricing

• Process intercompany recharges and maintain intercompany receivables and payables documentation

• Administer group finance transfers and reconcile intercompany settlements

Reporting & Budget Support

• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports

• Liaise with internal teams to assist with budget forecast preparation to support decision-making

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience in a similar accounts or finance assistant role

• Strong working knowledge of transaction processing and month-end reporting

• Confident working with Excel and accounting software (NetSuite experience is desirable)

• High attention to detail and ability to manage a varied workload in order to meet deadlines

• Good communication skills and confidence liaising with internal teams and external suppliers

Desirable

• Experience working in an international business with multi-entity reporting

• Familiarity with payroll processing across multiple jurisdictions