Bookkeeper

Tailored Recruitment Partners Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in Leeds is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join a finance team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing management reports, handling payroll for multiple companies, and ensuring tax compliance. Candidates should have proven bookkeeping experience and be proficient in accounting software like Sage and Xero.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper/finance officer in a similar organisation.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage and Xero is essential.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Producing monthly management reports.
• Executing purchase ledger payment runs and other ad hoc payments.
• Reconciling sales invoices on a monthly basis.

Skills

Sage Payroll

Xero

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Tailored Recruitment Partners are working with an established business in Leeds to recruit a Bookkeeper on a permanent basis.

As part of the Finance team, to provide accounts and financial support to the business.

Responsibilities

• Producing monthly management reports
• Purchase ledger payment runs and any other ad hoc payments/internal transfers
• Intercompany invoicing/payments
• Reconciling the sales invoices on a monthly basis and providing support to the fee process
• All banking and associated tasks including bank reconciliation
• Invoicing/payments
• Ensuring accurate and timely tax compliance and filings (including VAT, Corporation Tax)
• Payroll for several companies using Sage Payroll
• Ensuring all payroll and tax journals are accurately posted and liabilities recorded
• Trustee pension scheme general administration including payroll for retirees and any other payments/arrangements
• Working alongside a purchase ledger assistant and providing support where required

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper/finance officer in a similar organisation
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Xero) is essential
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Exceptional communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders