Bookkeeper

Sweet&Chilli Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative and experiential agency is looking for a Bookkeeper/HR Administrator to support finance and HR functions. This role involves bookkeeping, processing invoices, HR administration, and managing payroll. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in bookkeeping, advanced skills in Xero, and a strong attention to detail. The company offers competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and a vibrant work culture.

Benefits

Pension contributions (4% employer)

Private healthcare after 1 year

50% discount on drinks and 25% on food

ClassPass subscription after probation

Cycle scheme for purchasing bikes

Office stocked with organic fruits and snacks

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Advanced skills in Xero and Microsoft Office.
• Qualification in ACCA/CIMA or AAT.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for HR administration and record keeping.
• Inputting and processing invoices and payments.
• Preparing pay runs and managing payroll.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Mathematical Skills

Education

Part qualified ACCA/CIMA, AAT qualified or qualified by experience

HR CIPD qualification

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Sweet&Chilli is a leading creative and experiential agency with offices in London, Sydney, Los Angeles, Singapore, Sao Paolo & Paris. Founded in 2003, our long successful history with the biggest brands in drinks and hospitalitywe work with luxury & lifestyle brand on strategy, advocacy and brand experience, connecting then to their audience, both trade and consumer.

We are looking forBookkeeper/HR Administrator, who will be supporting our Head of Accounts with bookkeeping services, HR administration & various other elements of the financial management of the businesses.

DIRECT RESPONSIBILITIES

In this job, you will be:

• Responsible for all HR administration and record keeping at S&C and associated companies
• Inputting, coding and processing invoices, income, payments and receipts on Xero and Scoro
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Staff expenses reconciliations on Pleo
• Completing VAT returns
• Preparing pay runs, making payments and reconciling
• Assisting with payroll, managing holidays, sick days, pensions and Benefits in Kind
• Updating internal accounting databases and spreadsheets
• Inter Company recharges
• Personal expense management
• Handling accounts payable and receivable
• Providing administrative and clerical support as needed
• Ad-hoc reporting
• Assisting with other businesses

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES & REQUIREMENTS

You are passionate with a strong team spirit who is highly organised, good at multi-tasking, including the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, with mathematical skills and the best attention to detail. As an experienced bookkeeper you have a good knowledge of Xero and Microsoft Office. You are hard-working, determined, focused, driven, keen to succeed and excited to overcome challenges.

With experience in the following areas:

• Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience
• Advanced skills in Xero and Microsoft Office
• Great access to technologies and new tools
• Qualification: Part qualified ACCA/CIMA, AAT qualified or qualified by experience
• HR CIPD qualification would be a benefit

RENUMERATION

An annual salary of £30K-£34K, pro rata, depending on experience.

Annual salary increase in line with inflation rises (capped at 3%)

After a successful 6 month probationary period, you are entitled to our companywide bonus scheme which is paid quarterly (2.5% per quarter, so 10% p.a.) if you carry out all key roles and general responsibilities in your job description, and S&C meets its company revenues and profitability targets.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Pension contributions via Aviva (4% employer contribution)
• Private healthcare provided by Aviva after 1 year of employment
• 50% discount on all drinks and 25% on food for up to 4 guests at our neighbourhood cocktail bar Nine Lives and our pub in Clerkenwell The Gunmakers including food by Tigre Tacos
• ClassPass subscription for fitness & wellness after successful completion of probation period after 6 months
• Friday 5pm team drinks at Nine Lives
• Cycle scheme (discounted payment plans on new bike and accessories)
• Office always stocked with plentiful organic fruit, coffee and breakfast foods

HOURS OF WORK

Monday to Friday 5 days per week, 09:30 – 18:00. The role will be office-based at Sweet&Chilli’s HQ (8 Holyrood St, London SE1 2EL).

We are open to part-time hours over the course of 5 days, with salary being adjusted on a pro-rata basis.

Holiday – 20 days per calendar year pro rata, with no roll over & inc. compulsory days at Christmas (increased to 25 days after the first year of full employment).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Events Services

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