Bookkeeper/Admin Assistant

Bookkeeper/Admin Assistant

Location: Elephant & Castle, South East London (SE1) , SE1 View map Salary: From 20,000 to 25,000 per annum The salary is pro rata. Date posted: 29/04/2012 09:00 Job type:Part Time Company: Michael Rubenstein Publishing Ltd Contact: Amanda Spiers Ref: Totaljobs Job ID: 53462387

The opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bookkeeper/Admin Assistant to work for a small publishing company near Waterloo, London. The company produces leading titles in the field of equal opportunities and equality law.

In this role you will have sole responsibility for the bookkeeping function, meaning you will need to be able to take on a variety of financial tasks with minimal supervision. This includes liaising with the companys accountants on payroll, accounts and taxation matters, preparation of monthly management accounts, bank reconciliations, petty cash analysis, credit control, and cash flow management.

In addition you will assist the Office Manager / Publisher with general administrative duties, to provide first line support to customers via telephone, email and post, and to update the company website and blog under the direction of the Publisher.

Skills/Experience:

Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, particularly Excel as the accounts are Excel based)

One year minimum previous accounts experience

Good understanding of double entry book-keeping

Ability to work on your own initiative as well as in support of Office Manager/Publisher

Pleasant, professional telephone manner

Must be well organised, efficient and painstaking

Excellent written and oral communication skills

As this is a small company you must be prepared to have a flexible approach to your work

The successful applicant will work 3.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility is possible as to the specific hours worked, subject to agreement with the office manager. As currently only two members of staff (including the postholder) work in the office, in order to cover for the holidays of the office manager, the successful candidate must be prepared to work 10am 5pm on those days by prior notice. The additional hours may be taken as time off in lieu or paid, subject to agreement.

Salary in the range of 20K-25K pro rata dependent on experience.