Bookkeeper – Temporary

Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 2,342,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd is representing a well-established SME in Market Harborough seeking a temporary Bookkeeper to own the finance function during a period of absence. You will work closely with the Managing Director and external accountants to support day-to-day financial operations.

Role offers £17.00 - £20.00 per hour, 32 hours per week (Mon-Thu 8:30am-4:00pm, Fri 8:30am-1:00pm), on-site parking, and a temporary contract for at least 3 months.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or QBE, or studying towards AAT.
• Minimum of five years' experience in bookkeeping roles.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Experience with Xero and Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts up to trial balance.
• Processing and reconciling sales and purchase ledgers, invoicing and receipts.
• Preparing supplier payments and processing payment runs.
• Daily bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring.
• Collating payroll information for external accountant and payroll journals.
• Preparing VAT returns and assisting with Corporation Tax information.
• Liaising with external accountants, HMRC and authorities.

Job description

We're delighted to be recruiting a temporary Bookkeeper on behalf of a well-established SME based in Market Harborough. This standalone Bookkeeper vacancy offers the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function during a period of absence, working closely with the Managing Director and external accountants. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a growing organisation.

• £17.00 - £20.00 per hour, dependent on experience
• 32 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm, Friday 8:30am - 1:00pm
• On-site parking
• Temporary contract for a minimum of 3 months

Duties and responsibilities:

• Managing accounts up to trial balance
• Processing and reconciling sales and purchase ledger transactions, including invoicing and receipt postings
• Preparing supplier payments, completing payment runs and resolving supplier queries
• Completing daily bank reconciliations and monitoring cash flow forecasts
• Collating payroll information for the external accountant and processing payroll journals
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns, while assisting with Corporation Tax information requirements
• Liaising with external accountants, HMRC and other relevant authorities

Required skills and experience:

• AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, or qualified by experience (QBE)
• Minimum of five years' experience in a similar Bookkeeper or bookkeeping role
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles
• Previous experience using Xero and a good working knowledge of Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to work