Job opportunity – Bookkeeper
We’re on the look out for an experienced bookkeeper to support our Finance Manager, with a view to the successful candidate starting with us in November 2022.
About Ourea Events
We’re the small (12-person) permanent staff who organize the UK’s most challenging off-road running events including the Dragon’s Back Race®, Cape Wrath Ultra®, Salomon Skyline Scotland®, Great Lakeland 3Day™ and Northern Traverse™. We work year-round, primarily from a rural office near Kendal, and our passion is the outdoors.
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JOB DETAILS
Location: Kendal, Cumbria
Position type: Freelance
Anticipated start date: November 2022
Applications open until: 27th October 2022
Salary: Hourly rate £11 - £13 per hour dependent on experience
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper who can support our Finance Manager. The role will primarily focus on day-to-day processing of the purchase ledger using QuickBooks online, along with supporting the Finance Manager with preparation of VAT returns, annual accounts, and monthly budgeting. This is a long-term freelance role for approx. one day per week throughout the year and there is potential for additional hours during our event seasons.
Roles and responsibilities
Bookkeeping
Day-to-day bookkeeping:
o Digital invoice processing
o Expense and credit card reconciliation
o Cost allocation and budget management
Bank and control account reconciliation
Assistance with preparation of quarterly VAT returns
Assistance with preparation of annual accounts
Requirements
Mandatory
Experience as a Bookkeeper, Purchase Ledger Clerk or similar
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent written and spoken English
Desirable
AAT qualified or equivalent
Experience of using QuickBooks online
A natural affinity for, and interest in off-road running.
This role could be home based or working from our Kendal office. Additional and adjusted responsibilities to those listed below should be expected in keeping with an ever-evolving small business.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunities for all our employees and encourage candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity, disability, and all other protected characteristics.
Applications
Interviews are expected to be in person at our Kendal office week commencing Monday 31st October.
Applications accepted by email with covering letter and CV to [email protected]
Informal questions are also welcome via the same address.