Bookkeeper

• The Bookkeeper will be expected to develop a good working relationship and work proactively with the Trust Administration Teams to resolve queries and assist the Accounting Team with the preparation of accurate trial balances.
• Take ownership, prioritise workload and communicate effectively with their line manager and third parties.
• You will also have a good understanding of online banking and accounting systems and will be able to demonstrate an ability to familiarise with new systems effectively.
• Achieve personal targets as set out for their role (this will include targets for time recording and utilisation) and will also act to ensure agreed business risk targets are met.
• You will have the technical capability to understand and manage risk with the support of their line manager, escalating where necessary and required in accordance with policies.
• Support with the timely completion of accurate bookkeeping in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Responsible for completing a portfolio of bank, investment and property bookkeeping, as well as relevant control reconciliations.  
• Supporting your peers and also special project work as required.

• You will be a dynamic individual who has experience in bookkeeping and can demonstrate an enthusiastic, confident, mature and professional manner in the workplace.
• The successful candidate will hold a relevant professional bookkeeping qualification (such as AAT or CAT).  Other equivalent qualifications and work experience will be considered.
• Experience in the Fiduciary industry is desirable but not essential.  
• Prior experience in Trust and Company bookkeeping will be beneficial.
• Working knowledge and understanding of relevant governance, compliance, risk policies and procedures.
• Ability to use judgement and initiative in applying standard work practices and solving day to day problems.
• The successful candidate will be flexible and professional when working under time driven pressures and will have good prioritisation and time management skills.
• The candidate will be able to deliver results without compromising on quality and accuracy.
• They will be a strong team player, self-motivated and focussed on exceeding targets and goals.  

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