Bookkeeper

Michael Page; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Standard benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records and support daily finance operations in Oxford. The role focuses on sound bookkeeping across the business, with a permanent contract and hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office).

You will manage purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash processes, perform reconciliations, assist with month-end, VAT submissions, and collaborate with the Finance Director to improve processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping experience in a professional setting.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting software and Excel.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Good understanding of financial principles.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day bookkeeping across the business.
• Manage P2P and O2C processes, including invoices and payments.
• Perform bank, supplier, customer, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process journals and support month-end activities.
• Monitor cash flow and support cash management.
• Assist with VAT submissions, audits, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Finance Director to improve processes and reporting.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Organisational skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Financial principles

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.

Description

• 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

• 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

• A permanent role in a friendly team.
• Salary ranging from £30,000 to £33,000.
• Standard benefits package.
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• Part time hours are also on offer.