Bookkeeper

Confidential; Brighouse; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

30 days annual leave including bank &

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Supportive and friendly working env

Descripción de la vacante

Reed Accountancy is assisting Brighouse-based clients seeking a hands-on Bookkeeper to take over from the current postholder. The role covers accounting and general business support, suitable for someone who enjoys a varied workload.

You will handle purchase and sales invoices, reconcile ledgers, assist with payroll, VAT, and year-end information, and liaise with external accountants as needed. A structured, reliable and communicative approach is essential.

Formación

• Previous experience in a Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
• Experience using Sage 50 or Progress-plus (desirable).
• Good understanding of VAT and financial controls.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage workloads independently and meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator with a professional approach.

Responsabilidades

• Process purchase invoices and supplier payments.
• Raise sales invoices and manage customer accounts.
• Carry out credit control and chase outstanding debts.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Post and reconcile transactions in the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Manage employee expenses and company cards.
• Assist with weekly payroll administration.
• Monitor cash flow and report issues to management.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Support month-end processes and close.

Conocimientos

Bookkeeping

Accounts Assistant

Double-entry bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Communication

Herramientas

Sage 50

Progress-plus

Descripción del empleo

Reed Accountancy are working with a client in Brighouse who are looking for a Bookkeeper to join their team. This is a standalone position, taking over from the current postholder who is retiring. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounts function, alongside a variety of office duties. This is a hands-on role that would suit someone who enjoys a varied position covering both finance and general business support

Location: Brighouse
Salary: £28k - £30k
Working Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments
• Raising sales invoices and managing customer accounts
• Credit control and chasing outstanding debts
• Bank reconciliations
• Posting and reconciling transactions within the accounting system
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers
• Managing employee expenses and company credit cards
• Assisting with weekly payroll administration
• Monitoring cash flow and reporting any issues to management
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Supporting month-end processes
• Liaising with external accountants and providing information required for management accounts, year-end accounts, and audits
• Assisting with general office administration where required

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant role
• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles
• Experience using Sage 50 or Progress-plus (desirable)
• Good understanding of VAT and financial controls
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage workloads independently and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with a professional approach

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Supportive and friendly working environment