Bookkeeper
Job description
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A great opportunity for an experienced individual to make this role their own.
- Based in Chessington
- £32,000 – £35,000 salary (DOE)
- Monday – Friday, full time working hours
- Hybrid working available
Job Description
- Implement and maintain effective protocols and systems to ensure accurate and reliable invoicing
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of all invoiceable work and goods supplied to projects
- Raise invoices daily based on approved quotations
- Liaise with employees to clarify completed work, confirm additional services or products used, and amend/reissue invoices where required
- Work closely with the General Manager and Managing Director to establish suitable credit limits for new and existing customers
- Take full responsibility for all aspects of credit control, ensuring payments are received within agreed terms
- Proactively follow up on outstanding payments via telephone on a daily basis to reduce debtor days
- Produce payment reminders and prepare debtor reports for review by the senior management team
- Prepare and distribute monthly contractor statements
- Ensure all invoices and statements are accurately recorded within the company’s systems
- Assist the company’s accountants with VAT returns and payroll administration
- Support the Management Team with additional ad hoc finance-related duties as required
Person Specification
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar finance or accounts role
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- Strong IT proficiency, with essential experience using Xero accounting software
Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your Xero experience prominently as this is essential software mentioned in the role requirements
📊 Quantify your credit control success: "Reduced debtor days from 45 to 28 through proactive follow-up"
🎯 Emphasise your invoicing accuracy and daily processing capabilities to match their requirements
💼 Showcase your experience liaising with senior management on credit limits and financial decisions
🔄 Demonstrate your ability to work independently while supporting team objectives in hybrid environments
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- •Processed 150+ daily invoices through Xero accounting software, maintaining 99.2% accuracy rate and reducing processing time by 25%
- •Managed credit control portfolio worth £2.8M, achieving 92% collection rate within 30-day terms through proactive telephone follow-up
- •Prepared monthly VAT returns and contractor statements for 45 suppliers, ensuring 100% compliance with HMRC deadlines
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Dear Hiring Manager,
XPERT-CAREER's Bookkeeper position perfectly matches my expertise in Xero accounting software and credit control management. With over 5 years in finance roles, I have extensive experience in daily invoicing, VAT returns preparation, and proactive debtor management.
My background in managing full accounts receivable cycles, from quotation-based invoicing to payment collection, aligns directly with your requirements. I have successfully reduced debtor days through systematic follow-up processes and maintained accurate financial records while supporting senior management with strategic credit decisions.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you set up automated invoice reminders in Xero?
- ›Walk me through your process for preparing VAT returns
- ›How do you handle disputed invoices in your credit control process?
- ›What methods do you use to establish appropriate credit limits for customers?
- ›How would you reconcile contractor statements with project invoices?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to chase a difficult debtor for payment
- ›Describe how you prioritise your workload when managing multiple finance tasks
- ›Give an example of when you identified an error in financial records and how you resolved it
- ›How do you handle working independently while maintaining team collaboration?
- ›Tell me about a time you had to explain complex financial information to non-finance colleagues
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to chase a difficult debtor for payment
How do you handle working independently while maintaining team collaboration?