Associate Bookkeeper

Direct message the job poster from MINDFUL BUSINESS SERVICES Ltd. Making life easier for charities - offering consultancy, training, finance & admin support, remote building management Mindful Business Services Ltd (MBS) provides financial and administrative support to charities, specialising in faith buildings which are hired out to raise money to support the charity’s work. We provide training and mentoring in the finance and hiring systems we’ve developed and have launched a portfolio of eLearning courses to support this. We also provide consultancy, charity governance and compliance administration and help clients to develop centralised data management systems and volunteer management. Finance Assistant/Bookkeeper We are looking for a qualified bookkeeper, with AAT Level 4 or equivalent, to join the MBS team on an associate self-employed basis, providing financial bookkeeping services to our clients. The administrative team handles front-line support, including dealing with hirers, booking negotiations, invoicing, and general inquiries. As part of the team, the bookkeeper may need to cover administrative duties related to bookings and invoicing, familiarising with our procedures to assist with these tasks when required. Your role includes providing the following services: Monthly bank statement reconciliation for various clients; Updating accounting software regularly; Credit control; Liaising with clients regarding financial concerns; Creating monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting reports; Budget preparation and management; Setting up weekly payments for clients. Requirements: Proven experience in a financial role; Qualified to AAT Level 4 or equivalent; Flexible or set working hours/days per week; Familiarity with remote and cloud-based technologies such as Dropbox, Zoom, Trello; Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; Experience with cloud bookkeeping software like Xero, Zoho, Liberty, QuickBooks; Excellent communication, writing, and time management skills; Ability to work independently and complete tasks efficiently. Time Commitment: Minimum of 5 hours per month, with potential to increase hours to fit your lifestyle. Work is flexible around existing commitments. Current hourly rate: £18 per hour. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Contract Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Non-profit Organizations This job posting is active, and applications are being accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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