Finance Administrator/Bookkeeper

Westcott Search Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Westcott Search Limited is seeking an experienced Finance & Accounts Administrator / Bookkeeper in Hereford. You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, ledgers, invoicing, credit control, reconciliations, VAT and general finance admin.

The role suits someone with AAT Level 3/4 or ACCA part-qualified status and strong independent work skills. You will support monthly reporting, manage cash flows, and liaise with suppliers, customers, and advisors.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping and finance administration.
• Familiar with VAT, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Proficient with Sage Online or Xero and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and ledgers.
• Process invoices and manage purchases/sales ledgers.
• Run credit control, payables/receivables, and VAT returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Sage/Xero familiarity

Excel

Independent work

Education

AAT Level 3/4 or ACCA Part-qualified

Finance/Accounts experience

Tools

Sage Online

Xero Online

Job description

Finance & Accounts Administrator / Bookkeeper

Full-time preferred | Part-time considered | Flexible depending on experience

We are looking for an experienced and organised Finance & Accounts Administrator / Bookkeeper to take responsibility for the day-to-day finance function and provide accurate, timely financial information and support to the business.

This is a hands on role covering bookkeeping, purchase and sales ledger, invoicing, credit control, reconciliations, expenses, VAT and general finance administration.

The role would suit an AAT qualified or part-qualified finance professional, ACCA part-qualified candidate, or someone with strong relevant experience who is confident working independently and taking ownership of their responsibilities.

The Role

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the smooth running of the finance function.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting records
• Managing purchase and sales ledgers
• Raising sales invoices and processing purchase invoices
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Monitoring outstanding customer accounts and carrying out credit control
• Processing supplier payments and payment runs
• Processing and reconciling company and staff expenses
• Carrying out regular bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with or preparing VAT returns
• Assisting with monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Monitoring cash flow and outstanding debts
• Investigating and resolving financial discrepancies
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, banks and external accountants
• Providing financial information and support to senior management
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Ensuring finance processes and records are accurate, timely and compliant
• Providing general finance and administrative support as required

We are looking for someone who is:

• AAT qualified or part-qualified, ideally Level 3 or Level 4, ACCA part-qualified, or qualified through relevant experience
• Experienced in bookkeeping, accounts or finance administration
• Ideally has 2–3+ years' relevant experience
• Confident with purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations and day-to-day bookkeeping
• Experienced in or familiar with VAT and management accounts
• Experienced using Sage Online or Xero Online
• Highly competent with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Accurate and exceptionally detail oriented
• Well organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
• Confident communicating with customers, suppliers and professional advisers
• Professional, discreet and trustworthy

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to join a well-established business in a role where you will have genuine responsibility for the day-to-day finance function and the opportunity to develop your experience and gain further training and qualifications if this is something that is of interest to you.

We are open to full-time or part-time applicants, with hours and responsibilities tailored to the experience and availability of the successful candidate.

Salary: Competitive, plus numereous benefits

Location: Hereford

Hours: Full-time preferred / Part-time considered