Job Description

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree BBA in Accounting, Finance, B.Com or a related field.
• Proven experience in Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliation, or a similar accounting role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK and Irish VAT regulations, including cross-border transactions and reverse charge mechanisms.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, with hands-on experience in Xero, QuickBooks, Odoo, or similar accounting platforms.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles, financial transactions, and ledger management.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while processing high volumes of financial data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and correct complex financial misallocations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize daily processing tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently within the accounting system while ensuring timely recording of financial transactions.
• Analyze and apply the correct VAT treatment to all invoices in strict compliance with UK HMRC and Irish Revenue regulations.
• Accurately process domestic, cross-border (B2B/B2C), and reverse charge VAT transactions.
• Verify that all invoices meet the legal requirements for valid VAT recovery before processing.
• Perform daily bank processing activities, ensuring all business transactions are accurately recorded and kept up to date.
• Allocate processed invoices, payments, and receipts to the appropriate bank statement lines and ledger accounts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date daily processing logs to prevent backlogs and ensure efficient workflow management.
• Conduct regular supplier reconciliations to maintain the accuracy of the creditors' ledger.
• Investigate and resolve missing invoices, credit notes, payment discrepancies, and other supplier-related issues through direct communication with suppliers.
• Identify and correct misallocations across bank lines, nominal ledgers, and VAT returns to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage the correction process efficiently by reverting bank lines, updating VAT codes or nominal treatments, and accurately reallocating transactions.
• Perform proactive first-pass reviews of daily processing to minimize rework, improve accuracy, and prevent historical VAT errors.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures and statutory requirements.
• Support month-end bookkeeping activities by ensuring all financial transactions are processed accurately and within required deadlines.