DC Thomson
Investment Management
Bookkeeper
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Bookkeeper at DC Thomson. Skills: Bookkeeping, Accounting Technician, Xero. Process purchase invoices. Process sales invoices”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet deadlines; Provide management accounts
Industry & Context.
Identify discrepancies; Resolve queries; Escalate issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Previous experience in bookkeeping, Accounts assistance experience, Accounting technician role experience, Numerical skills, Confident using Xero, Confident using Microsoft Excel, Confident using digital systems, Good organisational skills, Ability to prioritise work, Ability to meet deadlines, Clear communication skills, Professional client-focused manner
Nice to Have
AAT qualification, AAT part-qualification, Equivalent experience to AAT
What You'll Do.
Process purchase invoices
Process sales invoices
Maintain bookkeeping records
Prepare bank reconciliations
Check bank reconciliations
Prepare control accounts
Check control accounts
Assist with VAT returns
Assist with payroll records
Assist with management information
Support preparation of monthly accounts
Support preparation of quarterly accounts
Support preparation of year-end accounts
Monitor accounts payable
Monitor accounts receivable
Monitor supplier payments
Monitor customer balances
Identify discrepancies
Liaise with colleagues
Liaise with suppliers
Liaise with external advisers
Maintain accurate records
Support compliance with internal procedures
Support compliance with relevant deadlines
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support the wider team; Liaise professionally with colleagues
Communication Scope
Clear communication skills; Client-focused manner
Full Job Description
We are looking for an organised, detail-focused Book-keeper / Accounting Technician to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong bookkeeping skills and practical accounting experience who enjoys working accurately, meeting deadlines, and providing management accounts to the key team members. ### Key responsibilities * Processing purchase and sales invoices, receipts and payments accurately and efficiently. * Maintaining bookkeeping records using Xero. * Preparing and checking bank reconciliations, ledgers and control accounts. * Assisting with VAT returns, payroll records and management information as required. * Supporting the preparation of monthly, quarterly and year-end accounts. * Monitoring accounts payable and receivable, including supplier payments and customer balances. * Identifying discrepancies, resolving queries and escalating issues where appropriate. * Liaising professionally with clients, colleagues, suppliers and external advisers. * Maintaining accurate records and supporting compliance with internal procedures and relevant deadlines. **Requirements** * Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts assistance or an accounting technician role. * AAT qualification, part-qualification or equivalent experience would be welcomed. * Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail. * Confident using Xero, Microsoft Excel and digital systems. * Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines * A practical, proactive approach and willingness to support the wider team. * Clear communication skills and a professional, client-focused manner. **Ways of working:** This role is offered on a part-time basis (3 days per week), with 2 designated core days to be spent in our Meadowside Dundee office. To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter. **Closing date for applications:** Wed 24th June at 12:00noon
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