Bookkeeper

Oracy Ltd; Eckington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Eckington is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to manage financial transactions and maintain financial records. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of bookkeeping with at least two years' experience in Sage 50 Accounts. This role demands a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills who can work independently and as part of a team. Competitive salary and benefits include a pension scheme, holidays, and training opportunities provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Additional training provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and accounts.
• 2 years experience using Sage 50 Accounts required.
• 2 years experience in bookkeeping required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including VAT returns.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable efficiently.
• Produce financial reports and liaise with accountants.

Skills

High attention to detail

Strong numerical skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

BOOKKEEPER

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our team. This role will be office-based working from our office in Eckington.

Daily responsibilities:

• Manage all day-to-day financial transactions, including purchases sales receipts and payments
• Maintain all financial records ensuring all financial data is accurate and up to date, including ledgers and reconciling bank statements, Preparing VAT returns.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable - including invoicing, tracking of payments, and ensuring processing of bills and receipts are done within a timely manner
• Processing staff expenses.
• Dealing with customer and supplier account queries.
• Produce financial reports.
• Liaise with external accountants.

Ideal Candidate:

• High attention to detail
• Strong numerical skills
• Reliable.
• Organised, positive, self-motivated and a team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounts, with proven experience.
• Excellent use of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Happy to work in a self-directed environment.

Experience:

• Sage 50 Accounts: 2 years (Required)
• Bookkeeping: 2 years (Required)

In Return, we are offering:

• A competitive salary dependant on experience and qualifications.
• Pension scheme.
• 20 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
• Additional training will be provided, if required