Bookkeeper with Credit Control - Fletcher George Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Fletcher George is delighted to be recruiting for this international business, which has been trading for over 50 years and employs over 300 staff. The company is still owner managed and has a small UK head office in West Byfleet, Surrey. 

As the sole charge Bookkeeper for the UK business, you will report directly to the Regional Director and enjoy plenty of autonomy. The main accounting software used is Xero. Previous knowledge of SAP is also advantageous but not essential. 

This is a varied role, overseeing the day to day accounts for the UK and liaising with their European HQ. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Maintaining financial records for the company with support of external UK accountants
• Approximately 40-50% of the role will involve managing the credit control process
• Processing invoices for Sales, overheads and bank transactions.
• Reconciliation of sales, purchase and general ledger
• Liaison with external UK accountants and German finance team for key reconciliation purposes
• Collaboration with UK and German team members to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Providing general administrative support as necessary

Core skills required:

• Adept at Xero and Excel including v lookups
• Experienced with credit control and reconciliations
• Highly organised with a sharp eye for detail.
• Strong communicator with a positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.
• Experience with SAP a bonus

Benefits

• Working hours are 9am to 5pm Mon to Fri (with a one hour lunch)
• 25 days holiday
• Parking on site
• Ideally this role is office based, although some hybrid working is available (one day per week wfh). 

Fletcher George is an accountancy and finance recruitment agency, acting as an employment agency. We aim to reply to all successful applicants within a 48 hour time scale.