Bookkeeper

Perfect Placement; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle dealership in Swindon is seeking a Bookkeeper for their accounts payable functions. The role offers a starting salary of £30-35,000, with responsibilities including processing invoices, managing supplier accounts, and maintaining financial records. Candidates should have experience in bookkeeping and proficiency in accounting software. The company provides full training and great long-term career prospects.

Benefits

20 days annual holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Full in-house training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping or accounts payable role.
• Organised, proactive with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile supplier invoices timely.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Manage supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process BACS payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and respond to queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records.

Skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

AAT Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

Sage

Xero

MS Excel

Job description

Bookkeeper (Accounts Payable) required in Swindon.

• £30-35,000 annual starting salary pending experience.
• 37.5 hours per week between 8:30am-5:00pm Monday to Friday (some flexibility on these hours can be offered).
• Fantastic long-term career prospects with the UK's largest independent van supermarket.

Our client, an independent used van/commercial vehicle dealership located in Swindon with over 400+ vehicles in stock, is currently looking to recruit a Bookkeeper.

Reporting to the Managing Director, as a Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for the day-to-day accounts payable functions of our client's business.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing and reconciling supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Managing supplier accounts and resolving any invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Preparing and processing BACS payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier statements and responding to supplier queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end processes.
• Assisting with VAT returns and internal/external audits.
• Liaising with the wider finance and procurement teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing efficient accounting procedures.

To be successful in this Bookkeeper role, you'll need to be organised, proactive, and confident working with numbers. Our client is looking for someone with proven experience in a bookkeeping or accounts payable role, a strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles, and a proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, or similar) and MS Excel. Overall, you will have an excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and great communication skills, both written and verbal. An AAT Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) would be preferred, but is not essential if you have the right experience.

What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Bookkeeper, our client is offering:

• £30-35,000 annual starting salary pending experience.
• 20 days annual holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays.
• Full in-house training provided.
• Company pension scheme.
• Fantastic long-term career prospects with the UK's largest independent van supermarket.
• 37.5 hours per week between 8:30am-5:00pm Monday to Friday with a 30-minute lunch break (some flexibility on these hours can be offered).

If you are interested in hearing more about this Bookkeeper job in the Swindon area, please contact Hamish Lowrie at Perfect Placement Today.