**Bookkeeper Full-Time Position**
We are seeking a detail-driven and well-organised Bookkeeper to manage financial operations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
This role requires an in-depth understanding of financial regulations, payroll procedures, VAT requirements, and currency variations (GBP & Euro).
The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with Xero, along with a strong grasp of sales, purchase, and nominal ledgers.
You should be meticulous, analytical, and capable of handling multiple financial processes efficiently.
### Key Responsibilities
• Oversee financial records for both UK and Ireland operations.
• Process payroll in compliance with UK (HMRC) and Irish (Revenue) tax laws.
• Reconcile company bank accounts, credit cards, and supplier statements.
• Manage the processing of invoices, payments, and credit notes with accuracy.
• Cross-check invoices against purchase orders and liaise with suppliers regarding discrepancies.
• Handle VAT returns, including processing Reverse VAT and VAT Exempt transactions.
• Maintain accurate records in Xero, ensuring financial compliance.
• Monitor and record office and employee expenses.
• Support asset management, including company fleet administration (taxes, insurance, fuel expenses).
• Manage office supplies and ensure necessary stock levels.
• Assist the finance team with general administrative tasks as needed.
• Ensure adherence to financial control processes, coding accuracy, and period-end reporting.
### Requirements
• Essential Criteria: GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade C or above).
• At least two years of experience in bookkeeping or a financial administration role.
• Strong understanding of financial management across the UK and Ireland.
• Experience handling GBP and Euro transactions.
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software.
### Desirable Skills
• Familiarity with Quick Books and/or Sage.
• Experience in credit control and statement reconciliation.
• Handling supplier queries and processing purchase invoices accurately.
• Journal adjustments, payroll processing, and expense handling.
• Experience preparing accounts up to trial balance.
• Knowledge of renewable energy or similar industries (preferred but not required).