UK Hiring qualifications

[Jayne Johnston]

The company I work for is looking to hire a part time management accountant/book keeper to work one day a week for an SME. We currently have a firm of accountants for the end of year accounts but we need a day to day accountant for inputting invoices, producing P&L, balance sheets and creditor/debtor reports.

What sort of qualifications should we be looking for? Is there anything in particular you would say we should require for this role?

Thanks in advance.

 

[DTA93433]

Definitely someone who knows their debits vs. credits. I've used online bookkeeping tests (there a few of them out there for free). I've given them to applicants in the past. If this person is doing payroll, ask them if their accreditted/certified in that. There are a few different types of bookkeeping/payroll "certifications" out there (www.aipb.org and www.acatcredentials.org for starters.. You'll generally find more-than-qualified applicants with certifications such as these. Good luck!