Bookkeeper

Worth Recruiting - Property Industry Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £50,000 per year

Ownership of bookkeeping duties

Supportive small team environment

Opportunities to develop accounting技能

Job summary

Worth Recruiting - Property Industry Recruitment in Hendon, United Kingdom, is seeking a meticulous Company Bookkeeper. The role covers day-to-day bookkeeping and maintaining precise financial records to support smooth business operations.

Property management accounts experience is ideal but not essential. The package includes a salary offered in the £40,000–£50,000 range, with opportunities to develop within a small, hands-on team and contribute to overall financial administration.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience and solid accounting knowledge.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and account reconciliations.
• Ability to manage financial transactions accurately and with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Process sales and purchase invoices, payments, receipts and expenses.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements; investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers; monitor invoices and arrange payments.
• Assist with VAT returns and year-end accounts preparation.
• Liaise with accountants, suppliers and colleagues to resolve queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Excel

Accounting software

Communication

Independent work

Education

AAT/ACCA qualifications

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

A Company Bookkeeper is required to join a small UK business in Hendon, taking responsibility for day-to-day bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records to support the smooth running of the business. Previous experience in handling property management accounts would be ideal.

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (Subject to experience and qualifications)

Position: Permanent – Full Time

Reference: WR99053

This varied role would suit an organised and numerate individual with solid bookkeeping and accounting experience: strong attention to detail and the ability to manage financial transactions efficiently.

Property industry experience would be helpful but is not essential, with the opportunity to develop within a supportive team and contribute to the company's overall financial administration.

AAT or ACCA accountancy / accounting qualifications preferred.

What's in it for you (Benefits):

• Salary of £50,000 per annum
• Opportunity to take ownership of the company's bookkeeping
• Supportive working environment within a small team
• Opportunity to develop your skills and broaden your accounting experience
• Varied role with responsibility for the company's day-to-day financial administration

The Company:

• A small UK private property company with residential and commercial interests
• A hands-on business with a practical approach to its day-to-day operations
• Offers the opportunity to work closely with the team and support the company's financial management

What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities) as a Company Bookkeeper:

• Managing the company's day-to-day bookkeeping, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded
• Processing sales and purchase invoices, payments, receipts and expenses
• Reconciling bank accounts and credit card statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining the purchase and sales ledgers, monitoring outstanding invoices and arranging payments
• Assisting with VAT returns, financial reports and preparation of records for the year-end accounts
• Liaising with accountants, suppliers and colleagues to resolve queries and ensure financial records are accurate and up to date

What Our Client Is Looking For (Skills & Experience):

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts role
• Good understanding of bookkeeping principles, financial transactions and account reconciliations
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Well organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting software
• Professional communication skills and confidence dealing with financial queries
• Property industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• A reliable, methodical and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team

Job Reference: WR99053 – Company Bookkeeper – Residential Property Management