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COMPANY BACKGROUND Sweet&Chilli is a leading creative and experiential agency with offices in London, Sydney, Los Angeles, and Sao Paolo. Founded in 2003, our long successful history with the biggest brands in drinks and hospitality allows us to remain true to our ethos whilst exploring new territories, sectors, and clients across strategic, content and advocacy campaigns. S&C UK is broadly split into 2 client facing departments: Event Production and Creative Strategy, supported by our Client Services, Finance and Logistics teams. The foundation of Sweet&Chilli has always been our people; we prioritise synergy by fostering a healthy company culture and empowering our team to bring bold ideas and fresh thinking to their work. In an ever-changing industry, our commitment to diversity and inclusivity keeps us on the cutting edge of the marketing landscape. Through merging detail-driven, specialist expertise with daring curiosity, we deliver the unmistakable creative experience that is Sweet&Chilli. 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 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) Workplace Nursery Scheme 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&Chillis HQ (8 Holyrood St, London SE1 2EL). Part time position might be considered . 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).