Bookkeeper

IPS Finance; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Finance seeks an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial records for the business. This role requires accuracy, independence and a proactive approach to financial tasks.

You will maintain precise records, process transactions, reconcile accounts, support payroll, and produce monthly management accounts, ensuring HMRC compliance and timely year-end coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping and financial record-keeping required.
• Familiar with VAT returns and HMRC compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day financial records using accounting software.
• Process and reconcile ledger transactions, invoices, and receipts.
• Assist with payroll, expenses, and cash flow monitoring.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and support year-end close.

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day financial records of the business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial information, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing management reports, supporting payroll, and ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while supporting the wider business.

Duties of Bookkeeper:

• Maintain accurate day-to-day financial records using the company's accounting software.
• Process and reconcile sales and purchase ledger transactions.
• Raise customer invoices and allocate customer receipts.
• Process supplier invoices, reconcile supplier statements, and prepare payment runs.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Manage petty cash and company credit card transactions.
• Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate financial records.
• Carry out credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments and resolving customer account queries.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.
• Process journals, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger adjustments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate any discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll preparation, pension administration, and employee expense processing.
• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports for management.
• Support budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare year-end schedules and liaise with external accountants during the year-end accounts process.
• Maintain the fixed asset register where applicable.
• Ensure all financial records are accurate, complete, and compliant with company procedures and relevant legislation.
• Maintain confidential financial information and ensure data accuracy at all times.
• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as required.
• Maintain organised financial filing systems, both electronic and paper-based.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and internal controls.
• Respond promptly to supplier, customer, and internal finance queries.
• Support the wider business with financial and administrative tasks as required.
• Ensure all month-end and year-end deadlines are met.
• Carry out any other bookkeeping, finance, or administrative duties appropriate to the role.