Bookkeeper

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Permanent role

Salary £31,000–£35,000

Part-time hours available

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited in Oxford is seeking a Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records and support daily finance operations, ensuring the business stays on top of its finances. You will own day-to-day bookkeeping, oversee purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash processes, perform reconciliations, process journals, and assist with month-end activities.

The role offers a permanent, hybrid position with salary £31,000–£35,000 and the option of part-time hours, in a

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or a related accounting role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Good understanding of financial principles and practices.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day finance operations across the business.
• Manage purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash processes, including invoice processing and credit control.
• Maintain accurate financial records through regular reconciliations (bank, supplier, customer, balance sheet).
• Process journals and assist with month-end activities (accruals, prepayments, ledger maintenance).
• Monitor cash flow and support effective cash management for the organisation.
• Assist with VAT submissions, audit requirements, and compliance-related finance activities.
• Collaborate with the Finance Director to improve processes and support reporting.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Organisational skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Financial principles

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

A Bookkeeper role focusing on maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth day to day financial operations. This position is key to supporting the accounting processes and helping the business stay on top of its finances.

Client Details

This organisation prides itself on it's collaboration and reputation in it's industry.

Description

The Bookkeeper's responsibilities include:

• Take ownership of the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate and timely bookkeeping across the business.
• Manage the purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash processes, including invoice processing, payment runs, and credit control.
• Maintain accurate financial records through regular bank, supplier, customer, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process journals and assist with month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments, and ledger maintenance.
• Monitor cash flow and support effective cash management across the organisation.
• Assist with VAT submissions, audit requirements, and compliance-related finance activities.
• Work closely with the Finance Director to improve processes, support reporting, and contribute to the smooth running of the finance function.

Profile

A successful Bookkeeper should have:

• Experience in bookkeeping or a related accounting role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• An eye for detail and a methodical approach to work.
• A good understanding of financial principles and practices.
• Effective communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Offer

Benefits include:

• A permanent role in a friendly team.
• Salary ranging from £31,000 to £35,000.
• Good benefits package.
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• Part time hours are also on offer.