Bookkeeper

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper for a full-time office role in Stanford-le-Hope. The position involves maintaining accounting records, managing financial transactions, and assisting with VAT returns and month-end processes. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years experience, an AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, and advanced skills in SAGE 50 accounts. Strong communication skills and a positive attitude are essential. Apply now to showcase your bookkeeping skills!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Advanced knowledge of SAGE 50 accounts is required.
• Must demonstrate a positive, approachable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records for the company and associated companies.
• Manage the Accounts Mailbox efficiently.
• Process customer and supplier transactions accurately.
• Assist with VAT Returns and Month End closing.
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage credit control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills (fluent English)

Proficiency in Excel

Self-starter

Education

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Tools

SAGE 50 accounts

Excel

Word

Outlook

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 who enjoys 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:

• 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 through 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!