Bookkeeper (full-time / part-time) in Gateshead - Smart IT

UK BASED APPLICANTS ONLYThis role is based at our office in Gateshead, please only apply if you live within commuting distance.Smart IT is a rapidly growing multi-award-winning technology services company based in the Team Valley, Gateshead. We provide IT and Telecoms services to hundreds of businesses within he North East and Yorkshire.A vacancy has become available to join our finance team as a bookkeeper. You will be working as part of a small team managing the accounts for the Smart IT group of companies.The RoleResponsible for posting all transactions into Quickbooks and Xero Online Accounts softwareCredit Control / Chasing overdue accountsInput Supplier Invoices & CreditsAbility to do monthly bank reconciliationProduction of monthly management information.Monthly payrollSubmit Quarterly VAT returnsOther basic admin dutiesThe PersonGood numerical and verbal reasoningMust be proficient in Quickbooks and/or Xero Online Accounts softwareExceptional organiserAn excellent telephone mannerBe able to take responsibility keeping accounts up-to-dateTeam workerProficient skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPointDesirable skillsAAT or similar Bookkeeping QualificationExperience with Xero and/or Quickbooks Online Accounts softwareExperience submitting quarterly VAT returnsThe days/hours can be flexible, we’re happy to work around any other commitments you have, although our opening hours are Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pmPackage DetailsA generous salary of £25,000 - £29,000 (pro-rata)full time or part time availableFlexible working hours29 days paid holiday per year, increasing up to 33 within 5 years (pro-rata)Paid holiday on your BirthdayPaid charity days for volunteeringFree breakfast every dayRegular funded social nights outCycle To Work schemeChildcare Voucher schemeCompany Pension schemeFree parking