Applications are invited for the post of:
Bookkeeper (Full time)

Company:

Schluter Ltd
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £18K
Start Date: 12 Nov 12 or as soon as possible thereafter
Schluter is a family-owned green coffee trading business established in 1858. We have been based in Nyon, Switzerland since 1982 with a related office in Liverpool since 2009
Schluter Vision Statement
To transform lives in Africa through commerce in a mutually profitable way.
Our Core Beliefs are:
• We believe in the future of Africa
• We believe that African Coffee is the best in the world
• We believe that trust is earned
• We believe that all business must be done in a way that reflects the character of God
• We believe in the value of relationships
• We believe that all business must be done to the benefit of all parties involved
JOB SUMMARY
Due to recent expansion Schluter Ltd has created an opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper to support the Chief Finance Officer. Based in Liverpool you will be responsible for the maintenance of the purchase and sales ledger, bank and stock, reconciliation, the production of management information, budget forecasting and analysis, VAT, PAYE and financial reporting returns in respect of the UK operation.
The successful candidate will be AAT qualified with at least 3 years proven accounting experience. Experience of a commodity trading environment is desirable.
PROFILE SUMMARY
• Qualified Bookkeeper AAT
• At least 3 years proven accountancy experience in a commercial environment
• Excellent IT skills (experience of VT transactions would be an advantage)
• Wholeheartedly shares the Schluter Group values, vision and motivation
• Background in commodity trading desirable
• Strong communication skills
Interested applicants should email their CV and covering letter to Derek@schluter.ch by 29 Oct 12. Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 05 Nov 12.

Bookkeeper Schluter Ltd
Job Description
Invoice Payment
Maintenance of Purchase & Sales Ledger
Accounting for multi-currency transactions
Supplier statement reconciliations
Petty cash, cash allocation & bank reconciliations
Cash flow forecasting
Liaise with trading staff on stock and liquidity
Stock Analysis
Production of weekly and monthly management information reports
External reporting:
• VAT
• PAYE & P11d’s
• Companies House requirements
Support the annual audit process
General Accounting Duties

Qualification
AAT qualified

Competencies
Sound working knowledge of the finance function
Excellent IT skills (experience of Sage/ VT transactions)
Full experience month- end reporting and balance sheet management
Possess strong communication skills

Desirable
Knowledge of international finance
Experience of commodity trading