Bookkeeper/Nominal Ledger Clerk

Vacancy for Bookkeeper/Nominal Ledger Clerk

Hours of work - Monday to Thursday 8am - 4.45pm & Friday 8am - 4pm
Salary - £33,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

JOB OVERVIEW
W. Christie (Industrial) Ltd is a growing Mechanical Engineering business based in Rotherham (S61 2NF).

We are recruiting for a new role as bookkeeper/nominal ledger clerk.  This role brings responsibility and we need a reliable, organized and discreet individual to work alongside the company Directors on day-to-day finance activities.

THE COMPANY
We are a family run engineering company and have been in business for over 60 years.
As well as supplying torque tools, we offer bespoke tooling and have the capability of manufacturing everything in house, which means we have full control over everything we produce.
Although we are a small company, we have high end customers who expect a high level of service. We have built up a great reputation and are proud of what we have achieved.

Key responsibilities  
Maintain general ledger accounts

Manage Company car leases

Organize foreign currency payments

Petty cash account

Sales team and Directors expense account

Bank payments to suppliers

Prepare & review monthly/annual finance reports

Year end audit work

Running payroll and associated submissions

Assist in preparation and submission of VAT returns

Other general administrative tasks where necessary

Requirements
AAT or similarly qualified

Proven experience within a finance / accounting role is essential

Strong Excel skills

Proficient in Sage accounting and Payroll software

Experience within an engineering environment is beneficial but not essential

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Highly organised & methodical

Trustworthy & discreet

Have a proactive approach to problem solving

Manage deadlines independently

Confident communicator

An eye for detail

COMPANY BENEFITS
Free on-site car parking
34 days holiday per calendar year - this includes 8 bank holidays (Note that 3 days will be used for Christmas closure*)

Further annual leave days are accrued at 1 day every 2 calendar years worked with a cap at 5 days for 10 years’ service

Company closure between Christmas and New Year*

4pm finish on Friday’s

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We are a small, successful engineering company whose culture is built on communication, teamwork and the ability to react to company, and customer demands.  This position, therefore, necessitates a full-time (5 days a week) on-site presence to fully participate in our collaborative environment.