Bookkeeper

Dept. of Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a skilled bookkeeper for a permanent position in England. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in bookkeeping or finance and possess strong knowledge of UK accounting software and VAT. Responsibilities include managing financial transactions, generating reports, and ensuring compliance with HMRC. This role offers a chance to contribute to efficient decision-making in a well-established manufacturing and installation glazing firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in bookkeeping or finance.
• Strong experience with accounting software.
• Knowledge of UK VAT, PAYE, and HMRC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Record all sales, purchase, and expense transactions.
• Maintain ledgers for sales, purchases, and general.
• Process and match purchase invoices with orders.
• Carry out weekly/monthly bank reconciliations.
• Generate and send customer invoices.
• Process monthly payroll including PAYE.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting Software

UK VAT Knowledge

PAYE Knowledge

HMRC Requirements Knowledge

Job description

We are looking to recruit a book keeper on behalf of our well established award winning Manufacturing & Installation Glazing client. This is a permanent position and you will be responsible for the accurate recording and maintenance of the company's financial transactions and will provide timely reports to management to enable effective decision making.

The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of 5 years experience in either bookkeeping or finance and hold strong experience with accounting software and knowledge of UK VAT, PAYE, and HMRC requirements.

Role Responsibilities

• Record all sales, purchase, and expense transactions in the accounting system.
• Maintain ledgers (sales, purchase, and nominal / general).
• Process and match purchase invoices with purchase orders and receipts.
• Carry out weekly / monthly bank reconciliations.
• Monitor cashflow and highlight any risks to management.
• Generate and send customer invoices in a timely manner.
• Track payments and chase overdue accounts professionally.
• Maintain accurate aged debtor and creditor reports.
• Process monthly payroll (including PAYE, pensions, deductions).
• Submit RTI returns to HMRC.
• Maintain accurate employee records for payroll and expenses.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines (Making Tax Digital compliant).

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