Bookkeeper

Job description
Altitude Marketing is an award winning Digital Marketing Agency situated near Loughborough. Committed to achieving tangible results for our clients, we aspire to become Leicestershire's most trusted agency. With a diverse portfolio spanning various sectors, every day presents new challenges and opportunities. Our team comprises talented individuals dedicated to delivering results-oriented marketing campaigns. Altitude is the parent company of a group of companies that this role would cover.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Group Bookkeeper to join our team.

This is a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of the group and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the bookkeeping across multiple companies within the group, preparing accounts, managing ledgers, and supporting month-end procedures. This role will grow with the businesses that have continued to double in size each year.

Key Responsibilities
• Maintaining accurate financial records for multiple companies within the group using Xero.
• Preparing and processing sales invoices, purchase invoices, and payments.
• Processing Payroll on a monthly basis.
• Managing the group’s accounts payable and receivable ledgers.
• Reconciling bank accounts and intercompany transactions.
• Preparing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Collaborating with senior management to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Providing financial insights and support for budgeting and forecasting.
• Assisting in process improvements and streamlining accounting procedures across the group.
• Ensuring Cash Flow forecasts are in place and met
• Working closely with the external accountant to prepare year end.

Key Requirements
• AAT qualification or equivalent; ACCA/CIMA qualification desirable but not essential.
• Proven experience as a bookkeeper, preferably within a group of companies.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting principles, VAT, and tax regulations.
• Experience using Xero accounting software is essential.
• Have some knowledge of Gocardless and Dext software.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with various stakeholders across the group.
• A proactive and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify areas for process improvement.
• Open to working across multiple offices in and around Loughborough

What We Offer:
• Monthly team lunches/events
• Team building days
• "Bring your dog to work" days
• Unlimited tea, coffee, and sweet treats
• Fantastic, newly refurbished office space
• Pension Contribution
• 20 days paid holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shut down
• Day off for your Birthday
• On-going training opportunities
• Supportive and passionate team
• Uncapped Bonus scheme for hitting KPIs & for bringing your own clients on board.

Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Dynamic and challenging work environment

If you possess a results-driven mindset, exceptional organisational skills, and strategic acumen, we want you on our team! Apply now to embark on an exciting journey with Altitude Marketing.