Bookkeeper

Our strong community-led values, and people-first approach separate us from our competitors. We are committed to holding ourselves to the highest standards with regards to the environment and sustainability, with all our food made by hand by our incredible team of chefs and bakers utilising fresh, seasonal, local ingredients (where possible) and served to our customers by dedicated, healthy and happy staff. We are Real Living Wage employers. 

About Honesty Group:
Honesty Group is a values-driven hospitality company with a focus on quality, sustainability, and community. With over 130 employees across our sites, we pride ourselves on maintaining high standards, engaging in collaborative working, and supporting the professional development of our people.

Summary of the position:

Our ideal candidate may hold an accounting qualification or have relevant and referenceable experience. Efficient and confident in accounting programs Xero or similar.

Hours:

Part Time Position: 37.5 hours per week 

Hybrid working arrangement available – minimum 2 days per week required in the office (location: Newbury).

Remuneration:

38k to 40k per annum

Essential Duties and Responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Bookkeeping and Xero Support 

• Carry out a regular in-depth review of the company's Xero accounting software to ensure that the bookkeeping has been completed accurately.

• Check transactions have been posted to the most relevant codes, with the correct VAT rates applied.

• Ensure both debtors and creditors lists appear to be up to date and accurate.

• Provide feedback in relation to any issues identified and on how to improve the bookkeeping process.

• VAT returns - to prepare and review VAT returns

• To prepare monthly management accounts (Meeting Monthly)

• Balance sheet reconciliation

• Wages reconciliations

• Fixed assets register

• Depreciation journals

• Prepare and submit all statutory accounts

• Cash Flow Forecast 

• Rolling Financial Forecasts

• 3 months rolling cash flow forecast updated monthly

• Monthly bank reconciliations to include, cash receipts reconciliation

Key skills:

• Experience using accounting software similar to Xero
• Good attention to detail to enter correct data into financial records and recognise errors
• Experience in hospitality or multi-site businesses
• Computer literacy, especially familiarity with spreadsheets, databases and accounting software such as Microsoft Office, Excel and Xero.
• Multi-tasking and organisational skills to manage different financial duties, including the ability to prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines
• Interpersonal and customer service skills for dealing with customers, suppliers and other employees in the accounts department.
• Communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial matters in accessible terms.

Benefits:

• Flexible working (2 day in-office minimum)

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• Staff discount across Honesty Group locations

• Opportunity for progression in a growing business