Contract Bookkeeper - 3 months

The role of the Contract Bookkeeper involves a contract lasting for three months, where the successful candidate will assist the Client Accounting team. This position offers an opportunity to work in a friendly and progressive environment, undertaking a wide array of responsibilities. The duties include completing the bookkeeping for a diverse portfolio of companies and trusts, ensuring investment transactions are recorded within the agreed deadlines. Additional tasks will involve assisting with ad-hoc accounting assignments, engaging in discussions on technical accounting matters, reconciling bank and investment ledgers, and supporting the implementation of change initiatives. There will also be opportunities to assist with training for new team members and to complete necessary documentation using the PlainSail timekeeping system. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake any other relevant duties as requested.

Job Duties:

• Complete the bookkeeping for a portfolio of companies and trusts, including investment transactions.
• Assist with ad-hoc accounting tasks as assigned by the manager.
• Discuss technical accounting matters with team members to ensure full awareness.
• Reconcile bank and investment ledgers as required.
• Assist with testing and implementation of change initiatives.
• Complete required documentation under the PlainSail timekeeping system.
• Assist with the training of new trust administration team members.
• Undertake any other relevant duties as requested by the manager.

Job Requirements:

• Very good technical knowledge and understanding of bookkeeping financial transactions.
• May have attained or be working towards ACA or ACCA, or equivalent, and meeting CPD requirements.
• Effective communication skills and ability to converse with a range of individuals.
• Capacity to produce documentation of slight to moderately complex nature with high accuracy.
• Ability to identify and resolve slight to moderately complex issues with support.
• Pro-active and self-sufficient in meeting deadlines and objectives with necessary guidance.
• Ability to work to specified standards and service levels while demonstrating a wider thought process around tasks.
• Exhibit a positive and committed approach, leading by example.

What You’ll Love:

​​​​​​​This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team within a director-led firm recognised for its commitment to personal and professional development. Working within this organisation allows the individual to enhance their skills while contributing to the enhancement of service offerings. The firm values its people as the most valuable assets and promotes an inclusive culture that ensures everyone feels heard and respected. There is a strong commitment to well-being, with year-round initiatives designed to support mental, physical, social, and financial health. The firm fosters a collaborative work environment where diversity is appreciated and respected, allowing employees to thrive.

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