Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant (Dutch and or other European Languages are also advantageous)
Onsite role
Part-time - 12 hours per week / 2 days
Location: Purley
Our story so far
At Tjarks and Tjarks, creativity meets craft. For over 35 years, we’ve been shaping bold, distinctive brands that don’t just sit on the shelf, they stand out and get chosen.
Trusted partners to our clients across decades, we help navigate the ever-evolving world of shoppers and retail, designing packaging that connects, competes, and converts. From big ideas to flawless execution, we deliver a true 360° design-to-artwork approach. Efficient, precise, and globally consistent. We don’t just collaborate, we create as one. Our team of experts blend imagination with technical excellence to bring brands to life in a seamless, truly integrated way.
About the role
As bookkeeper/accounts assistant to the Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for general bookkeeping and a variety of day to day accounting tasks. You will have bookkeeper experience, be proficient using Sage and be full or part qualified – AAT or ACCA.
You will have responsibility for general bookkeeping and accounting tasks, responsibilities could include but not limited to the following:-
General bookkeeping (accounts payable/accounts receivable/ prepayments/accruals)
Recording all financial transactions on Sage 50 accounting software
Raising payment of approved invoices by BACS
Raising invoices as required and directed by the financial controller
Preparing ad hoc financial reporting
Holiday cover for team members, assisting with required tasks
Assisting the Financial controller with designated tasks including general administration tasks
Asssisting with the preparing of annual accounts for different jurisdictions
Managing filing of documents efficiently both on the system and manually
Assisting with technology changes to drive automation and the use of AI
About you
Possess a minimum of 3 years bookkeeping experience
Dutch or other European language skills are advantageous
International Bookkeeping in different currencies would be advantageous
Be full or part qualified AAT or ACCA
Be highly skilled in using Excel spreadsheets
Have high levels of integrity and dependability
Experience in MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel).
Ability to balance and own workload.
Flexible and self-mtivated with the energy and drive to deliver in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with automation and AI would be highly advantageous
Excellent attention to detail and works with precision
Effective project manager, able to manage workload
Honest, trustworthy, and able to work unsupervised
Demonstrates initiative, is creative and contributes ideas
Pragmatic approach to problem solving without cutting corners
Friendly, approachable, respectful and a positive team player
Flexible, adaptable, calm whilst working under pressure
Professional with excellent communication skills
Proactive, takes ownership of daily tasks with a can-do attitude
Aptitude for driving change to meet latest industry standards and stay ahead with the use of automation and AI
Must be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business
Our team & our values
We’re a vibrant, creative crew who care as much about our culture as the work we make. Our values aren’t just posters on the wall, they were crafted by our team and guide everything we do.
Be Innovative – Think Ahead
Be collaborative – Succeed together
Be Supportive – Lift each other up
Be All In – Show up with purpose
We’re always looking for talented, passionate people to join our growing squad in our Purley studio. If you’re ready to collaborate, create, and be part of something truly awesome, this is your playground.