Bookkeeper

JR Recruitment; Wooburn Green; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Mon-Fri hours

Job summary

JR Recruitment is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper for a well-established business based in Wooburn Green. The role covers day-to-day bookkeeping, month-end tasks, VAT returns and payroll across two associated businesses, working closely with Directors and admin teams.

The ideal candidate will have solid accounts experience, be comfortable managing multiple ledgers, and deliver accurate reporting. This permanent, Monday-to-Friday position offers a salary of £32,000 and supportive colleagues.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping or all-round accounts experience.
• AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations.
• Experience with VAT returns and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Managing purchase ledger, including checking and coding invoices
• Producing creditor and control listings
• Maintaining accurate invoice records and filing
• Managing sales ledger and allocating incoming payments
• Credit control and chasing outstanding payments
• Raising credit notes and ad hoc invoices
• Completing bank and month-end reconciliations
• Preparing weekly, monthly and annual reports
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Posting journals
• Processing weekly and monthly payroll
• Supporting month-end and year-end procedures
• Assisting with annual balance sheet and profit & loss reporting
• Reviewing existing processes and implementing improvements where required
• Supporting with general HR administration
• Liaising with Directors and administration teams across both businesses

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Bookkeeper

Location: Wooburn Green

Salary: £32,000

Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, 30-minute lunch

Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays

We are recruiting for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a well-established local business based in Wooburn Green. This is a varied, hands-on accounts role supporting two associated businesses and working closely with the Directors and wider administration teams.

The role would suit someone with solid all-round accounts experience who is confident managing day-to-day bookkeeping duties as well as month-end, VAT and payroll.

Key Responsibilities of the Bookkeeper:

• Managing purchase ledger, including checking and coding invoices
• Producing creditor and control listings
• Maintaining accurate invoice records and filing
• Managing sales ledger and allocating incoming payments
• Credit control and chasing outstanding payments
• Raising credit notes and ad hoc invoices
• Completing bank and month-end reconciliations
• Preparing weekly, monthly and annual reports
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Posting journals
• Processing weekly and monthly payroll
• Supporting month-end and year-end procedures
• Assisting with annual balance sheet and profit & loss reporting
• Reviewing existing processes and implementing improvements where required
• Supporting with general HR administration
• Liaising with Directors and administration teams across both businesses

Key Requirements of the Bookkeeper:

• Previous bookkeeping or all-round accounts experience
• Ideally AAT Level 3 qualified or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations
• Experience with VAT returns and payroll
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the accounts function
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicating with colleagues and Directors
• Able to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively

What's on offer:

• Salary of £32,000
• Permanent position
• Monday to Friday working hours
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Varied role with responsibility across two established businesses