Automotive Paint Supplies is a 3 Branch SME who supply coatings and associated products to the automotive and industrial sectors. Our current bookkeeper is retiring and we are looking to fill this position within our company. You will be required to record daily financial transactions, prepare financial statements, close period ends, perform reconciliations, prepare banking, make payments and run payroll. Responsibilities Document financial processes Input supplier invoices, customer receipts and data into our accounting software Pay supplier invoices Produce bank reconciliations Maintain a balanced general ledger Produce monthly management accounts Complete VAT returns Preparing and paying employee wages and making pension payments Maintaining up to date procedures of key bookkeeping tasks Debt collecting Banking General office duties and any other reasonable tasks. Skills Required Previous bookkeeping experience preferred Good understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles Competent in Microsoft Office and Sage Payroll software Able to work independently Good attention to detail