Affinia is a leading, UK Top 50 Accountancy firm. Through successful acquisitions and organic growth, the firm has seen significant development within the last 18 months. Last October we launched our new brand ‘Affinia’ (www.affinia.co.uk) which saw the coming together of GWC and six other likeminded firms across the East & South East of England to form a combined challenger accounting, tax and business advisory firm.

 

With a combined heritage spanning over 300 years, we have more than 400 accountancy professionals based in Stratford, Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Halstead, Harlow, Orpington, Sidcup and Sutton. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven principal practice groups: Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning.

 

We have invested continuously in technology and gained in-depth knowledge across a broad range of markets, growing through acquisitions and private investment. We offer an exceptional service to our clients, with access to our sector experts to develop the strategy that will help them reach their goals. We keep a finger on the industry pulse, so our clients receive the best short to medium and long-term advice.

Purpose of the role:
Affinia (formally known as GWC) is recruiting for a Bookkeeper to come and join the Accounts department in our Harlow office. The role will involve a full bookkeeping experience for the client.

Accountabilities: 
With support, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, assisting with: 

• Bank reconciliation
• Month end process
• Monthly reports including revenue and monthly turnover
• Credit card receipts
• Supporting accountants with yearend, by providing accurate trial balance and reports
• VAT Returns and CIS returns and ONS Surveys
• Data entry by means of purchase/sales invoice and bank data entry.

Skills / Qualifications:
We are seeking a candidate that has:
• Preferably AAT qualified but qualified by experience considered
• Strong IT/Microsoft abilities
• A professional approach with the ability to communicate with clients both via email, phone and face to face
• Experience in Xero/Sage and QuickBooks
• Ability to work towards deadlines
• Understanding of VAT and CIS
• Strong attention to detail skills.