Bookkeeper

Think Accountancy and Finance; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Temporary Bookkeeper for an initial 2-month contract. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Sage and Zero accounting software, managing financial records with precision. Responsibilities include processing invoices, maintaining ledgers, and submitting VAT returns. Immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, ideally within a similar industry.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with Sage 50 and Zero accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial records with precision and efficiency.
• Process sales invoices and purchase ledgers.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.

Skills

Sage

Zero Accounting

Bookkeeping

VAT

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Role: Temporary Bookkeeper – Stoke-on-Trent (On-site)
Duration: 2 Months (Temporary Contract)
Salary: Dependent on experience
Key Skills: Sage, Zero Accounting, Bookkeeping, VAT

Are you an experienced and immediately available Bookkeeper with expertise in Sage and Zero?

We are working with a fantastic client based in Stoke-on-Trent who are seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to join their team on a temporary basis for an initial 2-month period. This is an urgent requirement, so we are looking for a candidate who can start at short notice and hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing the company\'s financial records with precision and efficiency. The ideal candidate will be proficient in both Sage and Zero accounting software and will be able to maintain accurate ledgers and complete key month-end processes.

• Processing sales invoices and purchase ledgers, including coding and matching.
• Managing the sales ledger; raising invoices, allocating payments, and chasing outstanding debts.
• Managing the purchase ledger; processing supplier invoices, expenses, and preparing payment runs (BACS/CHAPS).
• Performing bank reconciliations on a daily/weekly basis.
• Processing and reconciling company credit card transactions.
• Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date nominal ledger.
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns.
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts.
• Preparing and posting journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation).
• Reconciling key control accounts.
• Processing payroll (if applicable) or assisting with payroll administration.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register.
• Providing general administrative support to the finance function as required.
• Ensuring all financial records are kept accurately and in compliance with company policy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, ideally within a similar industry.
• Essential: Demonstrable, hands-on experience with Sage 50 and Zero accounting software.
• A solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Experience in preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Immediate availability to start a new temporary contract.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified Bookkeeper with the required skills and are available to start a new temporary opportunity in Stoke-on-Trent, please apply today by submitting your most up-to-date CV.