Hands-On Bookkeeper — Backlog Cleanup & Process Improvements

Shepherd Stubbs Ltd; Potton; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Auto-enrolment pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working plan (in future)

Résumé du poste

Shepherd Stubbs Ltd is seeking an experienced bookkeeper in the United Kingdom to take ownership of the day-to-day accounts, clear a backlog, and implement controls to improve efficiency. You will work closely with the sales team to verify information and ensure timely, accurate accounts.

The role requires strong Sage proficiency, VAT margin scheme knowledge, and a proactive, independent work style to manage backlogs and maintain orderly finances as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience, ideally within a fast-paced sales environment.
• Confident working with Sage
• Experience with VAT margin scheme for used car dealerships is desirable (training can be provided)
• Comfortable liaising with non-finance staff, particularly sales personnel
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to organise and prioritise a backlog of work
• Strong decision-making skills and confidence to work independently

Responsabilités

• Take ownership of the day-to-day accounts function and clear the existing backlog
• Liaise directly with the sales team to gather and verify sales information
• Monitor and implement processes and controls to ensure accounts are produced correctly and on time going forward
• Manage bookkeeping using Sage (this role does not include payroll responsibilities)
• Work within the company s specialist VAT scheme
• Use sound, independent decision-making to resolve queries and discrepancies

Connaissances

Backlog management

VAT knowledge

Sales liaison

Independent worker

Outils

Sage

Description du poste

Shepherd Stubbs Ltd is seeking an experienced bookkeeper in the United Kingdom to take ownership of the day-to-day accounts, clear a backlog, and implement controls to improve efficiency. You will work closely with the sales team to verify information and ensure timely, accurate accounts.

The role requires strong Sage proficiency, VAT margin scheme knowledge, and a proactive, independent work style to manage backlogs and maintain orderly finances as the business grows.