Bookkeeper

Seymour John Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour John Ltd is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper for a standalone role in Shrewsbury. This hands-on position involves managing the day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration, working independently while coordinating with external accountants as needed.

You will own the day-to-day accounts, handle ledgers, reconciliations, VAT support, and financial reporting for the business in a small SME environment.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on bookkeeping experience in a standalone role.
• Experience within SME or standalone finance environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records.
• Handle purchase and sales ledgers.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
• Process payments and monitor incoming monies.
• Support VAT and other routine financial requirements.
• Produce financial information and reports for the business.
• Liaise with external accountants as required.
• Take ownership of the day-to-day finance function.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Job description

Bookkeeper | Shrewsbury | Full Time (Reduced Hours can be discussed) | Office based | Circa £18 per hour (negotiable on experience)

Do you have solid, hands-on experience working in a standalone Bookkeeper role?

Are you confident taking ownership of the day-to-day accounts within a small business?

The Opportunity

Seymour John are partnering with a small business in Shrewsbury, who are looking to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper into a standalone position.

This is a hands‑on role where you will take responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration of the business, working independently while liaising with external accountants where required.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records
• Purchase and sales ledger duties
• Bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
• Processing payments and monitoring incoming monies
• Supporting with VAT and other routine financial requirements
• Producing financial information and reports for the business
• Liaising with external accountants where required
• Taking overall ownership of the day-to-day finance function

About you:

We’re looking for someone with strong practical bookkeeping experience, ideally gained within an SME or standalone finance environment. You will need to be comfortable working independently, managing your own workload and being the main point of contact for day-to-day accounts matters.