Bookkeeper

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Barry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a PQ/AAT Bookkeeper to support their finance function. You'll maintain financial ledgers, process transactions, and assist with management accounts. The ideal candidate has strong Xero skills, is detail-oriented, and is commutable to the office. The role offers a competitive salary between £26k-£31k and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Friendly and welcoming environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in a charity sector is a bonus, but not essential.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial documents and reports.
• Commutable to the office for in-person collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate sales and purchase ledgers.
• Process invoices, payments, expenses, and receipts.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cashflow.
• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation.

Skills

Xero experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

PQ or AAT-qualified

Job description

Are you an organised, proactive Bookkeeper looking to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a PQ / AAT Bookkeeper to join our team and support our finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate sales and purchase ledgers
• Process invoices, payments, expenses, and receipts
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cashflow
• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation
• Support budget monitoring and reporting
• Prepare information for year-end accounts and audits
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Support with gift aid, restricted funds, and other charity-related tasks (if applicable)
• Liaise with suppliers, staff, and external partners as needed
• General financial administration and ad-hoc finance support

What we’re looking for

• PQ or AAT-qualified (or working towards) Bookkeeper
• Xero experience is highly desirable
• Charity sector experience is a bonus, but not essential
• Strong communication skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Someone commutable to our office - we value in-person collaboration but offer hybrid flexibility

What we offer

• Competitive salary: £26k-£31k, depending on experience
• Flexible working arrangements tailored to the right person
• A friendly, welcoming environment where your contribution truly makes a difference

If you're an experienced Bookkeeper with strong Xero skills and you're looking for a flexible but rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you.