Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper

Job Description
A successful design business is seeking a suitably qualified skilled Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper to join their finance team. In this position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the company’s financial records. This full-time, in-office role reports to the Financial Director.

Responsibilities:

• Accounting Records: Maintain accurate and complete accounting records for 3 group entities.
• Purchase Orders: Raise and manage POs for the Group, ensuring consistent accounting treatment of costs.
• Cash Payments: Process weekly cash payments for 2 group entities.
• Controls and Processing: Implement effective controls and processes within the Group.
• Cashbook Processing: Process daily cashbook entries for 3 group entities.
• Debtors and Creditors: Manage the debtors and creditors books for 3 group entities.
• Support to Management Accountant: Provide support to the Management Accountant as needed.

Requirements

• Completed B.Com Accounting or similar.
• 5 years’ experience as an Accountant or Senior Bookkeeper.
• Exceptional Excel skills.
• Fastidious attention to detail, record keeping, and accuracy.
• Ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and work under pressure.
• Xero experience preferred.
• Nimble and adaptive thinking.
• Independent working methods requiring decision-making, responsibility, and accountability.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Creative vision and an understanding of the art and design world.
• Teamwork skills and the ability to plan, lead, and motivate.
• A commitment to confidentiality at all times.
• Big-picture thinking and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of the company’s brand and goals.