Bookkeeper

Shepherd Stubbs; Sandy; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (future)

25 Days holiday + bank holidays

Auto-enrolment pension

Job summary

Shepherd Stubbs in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Bookkeeper to clear a backlog and bring the accounts up to date while implementing efficient processes for the future.

You will work closely with the sales team, ensure accurate reporting using Sage, and operate within the VAT margin scheme. The role offers a future hybrid working arrangement and standard full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience in a fast-paced sales environment.
• Confident working with Sage.
• VAT margin scheme experience is desirable (training can be provided).
• Comfortable liaising with non-finance staff, especially sales personnel.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with ability to organise and prioritise backlog of work.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Sage

Tools

Sage

Job description

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