Bookkeeper

Shepherd Stubbs Ltd; Potton; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Auto-enrolment pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working plan (in future)

Descripción de la vacante

Shepherd Stubbs Ltd is seeking an experienced bookkeeper in the United Kingdom to take ownership of the day-to-day accounts, clear a backlog, and implement controls to improve efficiency. You will work closely with the sales team to verify information and ensure timely, accurate accounts.

The role requires strong Sage proficiency, VAT margin scheme knowledge, and a proactive, independent work style to manage backlogs and maintain orderly finances as the business grows.

Formación

• Proven bookkeeping experience, ideally within a fast-paced sales environment.
• Confident working with Sage
• Experience with VAT margin scheme for used car dealerships is desirable (training can be provided)
• Comfortable liaising with non-finance staff, particularly sales personnel
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to organise and prioritise a backlog of work
• Strong decision-making skills and confidence to work independently

Responsabilidades

• Take ownership of the day-to-day accounts function and clear the existing backlog
• Liaise directly with the sales team to gather and verify sales information
• Monitor and implement processes and controls to ensure accounts are produced correctly and on time going forward
• Manage bookkeeping using Sage (this role does not include payroll responsibilities)
• Work within the company s specialist VAT scheme
• Use sound, independent decision-making to resolve queries and discrepancies

Conocimientos

Backlog management

VAT knowledge

Sales liaison

Independent worker

Herramientas

Sage

Descripción del empleo

Bookkeeper Salary: £32,000 - £36.000 D.O.E.

The Company

Our client is a well-established retail sales operation with an impressive annual turnover. As the business continues to grow, they are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to bring structure and control to their accounts function.

The Role

This is a hands-on bookkeeping role for someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and taking ownership of the accounts. This rapidly growing enterprise requires the successful applicant to work through a backlog and bring all bookkeeping up to date, whilst putting processes in place to improve the efficiency and organisation of the function going forward. You will work closely with the sales team, using good judgement and clear communication to obtain the sales information needed to keep the accounts accurate and up to date.

Key Responsibilities - Bookkeeper

• Take ownership of the day-to-day accounts function and clear the existing backlog
• Liaise directly with the sales team to gather and verify sales information
• Monitor and implement processes and controls to ensure accounts are produced correctly and on time going forward
• Manage bookkeeping using Sage (this role does not include payroll responsibilities)
• Work within the company s specialist VAT scheme
• Use sound, independent decision-making to resolve queries and discrepancies

About You

• Proven bookkeeping experience, ideally within a fast-paced sales environment
• Confident working with Sage
• Experience with VAT margin scheme for used car dealerships is desirable (training can be provided)
• Comfortable liaising with non-finance staff, particularly sales personnel
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to organise and prioritise a backlog of work
• Strong decision-making skills and confidence to work independently

The Package

• Salary: £32,000 £36,000 D.O.E.
• Future Hybrid working (when systems & controls have been implemented)
• Hours Mon-Fri, 7.5 hours per day with unpaid hour for lunch
• 25 Days holiday + bank holidays
• Auto-enrolment pension