Bookkeeper

Elevation Recruitment Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Experience in a varied bookkeeping or accounts role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently across a range of finance tasks.
• Good IT skills, including accounting systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping and finance administration.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Process purchase and sales invoices.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and outstanding balances.
• Produce financial information and reports for the MD.
• Assist with month-end and year-end procedures.
• Work with external accountants.
• Support credit control and follow up outstanding payments.
• Assist with payroll processing and VAT records.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

VAT records

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Accounting systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Bookkeeper - Sheffield, South Yorkshire

This is a varied, hands-on bookkeeping position offering the opportunity to take ownership of the company's day-to-day finance function. Working closely with the Managing Director and external accountants, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and providing timely financial information to support the wider business.

The role will cover a broad range of bookkeeping and finance activities, including:

• Overseeing the day-to-day bookkeeping and finance administration
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and financial documentation
• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Completing regular bank reconciliations
• Monitoring cash flow and outstanding balances
• Producing financial information and reports for the Managing Director
• Assisting with month-end and year-end procedures
• Working closely with the company's external accountants
• Supporting credit control and following up outstanding payments
• Assisting with payroll processing and related administration
• Maintaining VAT records and supporting relevant submissions
• Investigating discrepancies and resolving any issues within the accounts
• Providing general financial support to the Managing Director as required

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a varied bookkeeping or accounts position and be comfortable working independently across a range of finance responsibilities. You will be organised, dependable and confident taking ownership of your workload.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or all-round accounts role
• Strong understanding of core bookkeeping processes
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• The ability to manage your own workload and work proactively
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work with senior stakeholders and external accountants
• A professional approach and an understanding of financial confidentiality
• Good IT skills, including experience using accounting systems and Microsoft Office