Bookkeeper

Quest Recruitment Ltd; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Recruitment is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper for a full-time position in Stanford-Le-Hope. The role involves maintaining accounting records, processing transactions, and working closely with the financial team. Ideal candidates should have an AAT Level 3 Diploma, advanced SAGE knowledge, and strong attention to detail. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial operations of the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Advanced knowledge of SAGE 50 accounts.
• Good knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts and maintain accurate records for the company.
• Process transactions, credit checks, and reconciliations.
• Assist Financial Controller with VAT Returns and Month End.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Tools

SAGE 50 accounts

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

About the job Bookkeeper

Quest Recruitment is Looking for a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our Clients team as a Bookkeeper!

Are you:
A meticulous record-keeper with a keen eye for accuracy?
A whiz with numbers and enjoy deciphering financial data?
A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment?
A team player who can collaborate effectively with colleagues?
If so, you could be the perfect fit for our Bookkeeper position!

This is a full-time office based position in Stanford-Le-Hope. 8.30am 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (Some responsibilities are shared)

Work closely with existing team to ensure accounting records are maintained on a timely and accurate basis for the company and associated companies
Manage the Accounts Mailbox and ensure emails are dealt with correctly and efficiently
Creating & maintaining customer and supplier records on multiple systems
Management of customer credit limits, including applying, increasing, cancelling credit limits though our trade credit portal
Running credit checks
Ad hoc sales invoicing
Credit control, allocating customer receipts, sending statements
Process customer & supplier transactions
Issuing and updating purchase orders
Processing purchase invoices and checking supplier statements
Processing contras
Reviewing and posting credit card transactions & employee expenses onto financial software
Managing Sales and Purchase Invoice queries
Making supplier payments
Bank reconciliations
Ad hoc admin and accounts duties
Post journal entries, Use control accounts
Assist Financial Controller with VAT Returns, Month End (including balance sheet reconciliations, maintenance of Prepayments & Accruals, Management accounts variance analysis) and Year End closedowns
Run cost saving exercises
Assist the Financial Controller, Directors and/or Management with ad hoc tasks and projects

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

Minimum qualification AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
Advanced knowledge & experience using SAGE 50 accounts
Minimum 3 years experience in similar role
Good knowledge of Excel, Outlook and Word
Good communication skills; fluent spoken and written English
Must have a CAN DO attitude
Demonstrate positivity, approachability and have an investigative nature
Excellent attention to detail

Ready to put your bookkeeping skills to the test? We'd love to hear from you!