Bookkeeper

JOB PURPOSE:

Nishkam Civic Association a faithinspired civic organisation is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper with experience of using XERO to manage our financial records including purchases sales receipts and payments. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and producing timely financial reports. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the organisations financial health and compliance with legal standards.

The main purpose of the job is to provide:

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate financial records for all daily transactions by using Xero (accounting software). Prepare bank deposits petty cash general ledger postings and statements.
  
• Credit Control: Ensure timely collection of payments monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date and resolve any discrepancies.
  
• Management Accounts: Prepare monthly management accounts including profit and loss statements balance sheets and variances from the budget.
  
• Payment Runs: produce monthly payment runs ensuring all payments to suppliers are made on time.
  
• Debtor Report: produce monthly debtor reports and follow credit control process to ensure timely payments and minimise bad debts.
  
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow regularly forecast future financial positions and prepare cash flow statements to manage incoming and outgoing funds effectively.
  
• Budget Management: Assist in preparing annual budgets monitor and report on deviations from the budget proposing corrective actions as needed.
  
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulations. Compile and present reports budgets business plans commentaries and financial statements.
  
• Grant budget management: work closely with MD and Grants and Funding Manager to track grant income and expenditure to ensure accurate report to funders.
  
• Advisory: Provide advice on financial health and suggest improvements to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
  

Requirements

Standard for all Jobs

• To take a proactive role in the identification of personal and group training and developmental needs which support NCA s objectives and to actively participate in the fulfilment of identified training and development needs.
  
• To always operate within both the spirit and the practice of NCA Equal Opportunities policies.
  
• To be aware of and work with due regard to safety and safe practice. To meet statutory requirements and to report any hazards / unsafe practices or incidents as appropriate.
  
• To always represent NCA in the best light.
  
• To maintain such records and undertake administrative duties as may be determined by NCA.
  
• To carry out any other duties in connection with the appointment which may be reasonably determined from time to time by the Director or line management.
  

Person Specification

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Method of Assessment

Formal Qualifications

1. AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting or ICB Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping and Accounts or similar.

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Experience

1. Highly motivated professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

2. Selfstarter with strong organisational skills

3. Minimum 3 years experience in bookkeeping financial reporting and budget management.

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Skills and Abilities

1. Good verbal and written communication skills.

2. Proficient skills in the use of Xero or similar system

3. Excellent presentation skills

4. Strong presence with the ability to build effective relationships under challenging circumstances.

5. Ability to use IT in the provision of advice and to prepare financial reports.

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Training

1. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development / update knowledge of accounting

2. Current Safeguarding and Prevent training

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Other

Driving license and access to a car.

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