Bookkeeper

Yolk Recruitment; Gorseinon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Bookkeeper in Swansea to manage daily bookkeeping across multiple entities and support VAT, month-end, and financial reporting. The role sits in a small finance team with responsibility for accurate records and timely processing of transactions.

The ideal candidate will have strong VAT experience, AP/AR expertise, and proficiency with Excel and accounting software. This is a site-based opportunity in Swansea.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Bookkeeper or similar with strong transactional finance duties.
• Good understanding of VAT and VAT returns.
• Experience across accounts payable and accounts receivable and across multiple entities.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple entities.
• Process purchase and sales ledgers.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations and payment runs.
• Prepare VAT returns and support month-end processes.
• Assist with year-end and audits.
• Provide financial information to senior management.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Excel

Accounts payable

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Bookkeeper - Swansea

Salary: 35,000
Location: Swansea
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Working pattern: Fully site-based
Type: Permanent

We are recruiting for a Bookkeeper to join a growing multi-entity, multi-site business based in Swansea. This is a hands-on position covering the day-to-day bookkeeping and transactional finance requirements across a number of entities.

Working as part of a small finance team, you will take responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing transactional finance activity, preparing VAT returns and supporting the wider finance function. The role will suit someone with strong bookkeeping experience who is comfortable working across multiple entities and managing a varied workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping activities across multiple entities
• Processing purchase and sales ledger transactions
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Completing regular bank reconciliations
• Preparing and processing payment runs
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Supporting month-end processes
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting P&L and management reporting
• Working across multiple entities and sites
• Supporting year-end processes and audit requirements
• Maintaining appropriate financial controls
• Providing financial information to senior management
• Identifying and implementing improvements to finance processes and procedures
• Working closely with the wider finance team and senior management

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a Bookkeeper, Senior Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant or similar position
• Strong practical bookkeeping and transactional finance experience
• Good understanding of VAT and VAT returns
• Experience across both AP and AR
• Experience working across multiple entities
• Good understanding of month-end processes
• Strong Excel and accounting systems experience
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
• A hands-on approach to finance
• AAT qualification or studies would be desirable but are not essential

The Opportunity

This is a fully site-based Bookkeeper position in Swansea, offering broad exposure across a multi-entity, multi-site business. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day bookkeeping function, work across a range of finance activities and play an important role within a small finance team.

Salary: 35,000