Bookkeeper

Clarify Consultancy Ltd; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in the UK is seeking an organised and proactive Bookkeeper to join their team. This flexible role offers both full-time and part-time options, allowing for hybrid working. Responsibilities include managing financial transactions, performing reconciliations, and assisting with payroll. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounting roles and knowledge of accounting software. Benefits include competitive pay, 25 days holiday, and study support.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday

Career progression

Optional Study Support

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar accounts role.
• Good numerical aptitude, attention to detail, and excellent communication (verbal and written).
• Good working knowledge of spreadsheets and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete posting process.
• Perform month-end reconciliations.
• Support the Financial Director with cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Knowledge of accounting software

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

SAGE

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Our client, a well-established company, is recruiting an organised, proactive and flexible Bookkeeper to join their team on a permanent basis. This role can be full or part time and hybrid working. Reporting to the Financial Director.

Responsibilities

• Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process.
• Perform month-end reconciliations.
• Monitor financial transactions and reports.
• Process accounts receivable and payable.
• Process checks.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Monitor and manage the sales and purchase ledgers.
• Support the Financial Director with cash flow forecasting, departmental budgeting, and cost centre analysis to drive efficiencies and improve workflows across the business.
• Assist with monthly payroll using accounting software.
• Communicate with HMRC, banks and external auditors when required.
• Forge excellent and effective working relationships with all departments and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar accounts role.
• Good numerical aptitude, attention to detail, and excellent communication (verbal and written).
• Good working knowledge of spreadsheets and accounting software, such as Xero, SAGE or QuickBooks.
• An accounting qualification could be beneficial.

Benefits

In return the company offers a competitive remuneration package, flexible working hours, option of hybrid working, 25 days holiday, genuine scope for fantastic career progression within a dynamic and friendly working environment. Optional Study Support is also available with Block Release.