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Global Angels Bookkeeper

Salary: Unpaid Voluntary Work Location: Central London

Type: Part-Time Postal/Zip Code: 5201

Bookkeeper - Advertisement for the guardian:

Do good for others whilst helping yourself!

Perhaps you’ve been out of the workforce for a while and would like a subtle way to re-enter the corporate world. Or maybe you simply have some time on your hands and would like to spend it doing good for others. We are offering a voluntary unpaid opportunity for a part time bookkeeper on an ongoing basis.

Come and join us in our central London Headquarters for one day a week to help us maintain our financial records and ensure that all our accounts are accurately filed and prepared for annual audit.

Main duties will include:

• Recording all financial transactions
• Sales and purchase ledger maintenance
• Monthly payroll
• Weekly bank reconciliation
• Monthly balance reconciliations
• Cash flow forecasting
• Annual profit and loss (year-end close)
• Credit control and petty cash management
• Ad. hoc. reporting

Along with being scrupulous in all areas of accounting and reporting The successful applicant will have:

• Broad experience in using finance systems (i.e. QuickBooks, XERO, etc.)
• Advanced skills in using Excel for reporting and reconciliation
• Excellent self-control and mindset for quality assurance with attention to detail essential
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts
• Excellent analytical skills - an ability to review current processes and date, detect and correct errors
• The ability to be self starter and use their initiative
• Notable responsiveness and a “can-do” attitude
• The ability to be highly organised - proven ability to execute and manage projects and tasks, prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Good judgement - knowing when to escalate an issue combined with a willingness to be flexible
• A relevant qualification

Due to the nature of the role we are looking for a long term commitment of a year or longer. A high level of spoken and written English is required. We are looking for a happy, positive and outgoing person. Familiarity with standard computer programmes and email is essential.

As well as working hard to do good for others, we at Global Angels also like to have fun. You can expect invitations to some very special and exclusive events with a wide range of achievers such as artists, entertainers, entrepreneurs, business specialists and philanthropists. Reasonable travel costs (London zones 1-6) will be covered. The successful candidate will be London based.

Please forward your CV to jobs@globalangels.org with a covering letter telling us a little about your current circumstances and why you would like to take up this opportunity. Applications close on 30 January and shortlisted candidates will be notified by 1 February. Interviews will take place on week commencing 4 February.