Bookkeeper

Prescient Recruitment Group Ltd; Nuthall CP; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company based in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage financial functions in-house. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in cloud accounting platforms, especially Xero, and have a solid understanding of bookkeeping practices. Responsibilities include overseeing payroll, accounts payable, and VAT returns, while contributing to financial growth and accuracy in operations. A supportive and collaborative environment awaits, with numerous benefits enhancing your career development.

Benefits

Extensive health care cover

Annual Learning & Development budget

Quarterly team events

Casual dress

Birthday off or day off when falls on non-working day

Ability to sell unused holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or Accounts Assistant role required.
• Proven ability to process payroll accurately.
• Experience with VAT returns and supplier reconciliations is needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and ensure timely payment.
• Process weekly payroll and manage monthly salaries.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Cloud-based accounting platforms experience

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent in bookkeeping

Tools

Xero

Soldo

Job description

Bookkeeper
Bulwell Nottingham
Office based
£35,000 - £40,000 depending on skill set and experience

We are working with an outstanding company who are growing by 100% year on year with a clear purpose and vision. You will be joining a team of over 50 professionals as a Bookkeeper

The job:
We are looking for an experienced bookkeeper reporting directly to the Financial Controller. As a key member of the finance team, you will take full ownership of the internal bookkeeping function, playing a crucial role in the continued growth and financial health.
Your role will be to strategically transition bookkeeping duties from external accountants to an in-house process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. You will be instrumental in strengthening the financial operations by managing day-to-day bookkeeping activities and collaborating closely across teams to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - Management of the accounts payable function, ensuring supplier payments are controlled and paid in a timely manner on a weekly basis. Supplier statement reconciliations.
• BANK RECONCILIATIONS - (daily/weekly) including PayPal, NatWest bank and Soldo accounts.
• PAYROLL - Processing of weekly payroll and monthly salaries with diligence and subsequent payment to employees using Xero software.
• PENSIONS - Payment of monthly payroll/pension deductions to HMRC/NEST, associated balance sheet reconciliations and annual handling of P60/P11D s.
• LEDGER - Maintain the general ledger by posting journal entries and updating accounts such as accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset register.
• VAT - Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns. Customs & duties knowledge ideal.
• EXPENSES - Management of company expenses using application-based Soldo software.
• HMRC - Liaison with external accountants and HMRC when required.
• REPORTING - Support to the Financial Controller as required with financial reporting.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping or Accounts Assistant role, including payroll processing. Possession of a recognised qualification such as AAT or in bookkeeping.
• Essential hands-on experience with cloud-based accounting platforms like Xero, combined with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel to support accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, balanced with the ability to work autonomously whilst actively contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated adaptability and eagerness to learn within a fast-paced, rapidly scaling start-up environment. Brings a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and is committed to continuous improvement.
• Comfortable navigating change and ambiguity, helping to shape and refine internal financial processes as Years expands its operations and moves bookkeeping in-house.

Company Benefits

• Extensive health care cover including full cancer coverage and a choice of hospitals or consultants (AXA top package)
• Annual £250.00 Learning & Development budget for courses, books or other self-learn activities
• Annual £100.00 Wellbeing budget
• 1 Volunteer Day per year
• Quarterly subsidised team events from Axe throwing, crazy golf to cocktail making
• Exclusive discounts
• Casual dress
• Your birthday off or different day if it falls on a non-working day
• Ability to sell any unused holiday

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV. We receive a large number of applications, so if you do not hear back within 7 days, consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

The Prescient Group will be managing your application under the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. If your application is successful, we will contact you and manage your data under the guidelines of GDPR.