Junior Bookkeeper — Office-Based with Mentoring & Growth

Pertemps Redditch Commercial; Redditch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based in Bromsgrove

Ongoing training

Mentoring from Senior Bookkeeper

Career development opportunities

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Pertemps Redditch Commercial is seeking a proactive Junior Bookkeeper to join our finance team in Bromsgrove (office-based). You will work closely with the Senior Bookkeeper and gain exposure to all aspects of the accounts function, ensuring accurate financial records.

Salary range £28,000–£30,000 depending on experience, with ongoing training and mentoring to develop your bookkeeping career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts assistant role.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Knowledge of VAT principles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Bookkeeper with daily finance activities.
• Perform bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Assist with purchase ledger processing and supplier payments.
• Maintain the sales ledger and support credit control activities.
• Help prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Monitor cash flow and reconcile balances.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset records.
• Assist with management reporting and financial analysis.
• Help process payroll, pensions and HMRC administration (training provided).
• Support accounting for e-commerce platforms including Shopify, PayPal, Stripe and Klarna.
• Assist with foreign currency transactions and multi-currency accounting.
• Carry out general finance administration and other ad hoc duties.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts assistant

VAT

Excel

Attention to detail

Independent working

Tools

Excel

Job description

Pertemps Redditch Commercial is seeking a proactive Junior Bookkeeper to join our finance team in Bromsgrove (office-based). You will work closely with the Senior Bookkeeper and gain exposure to all aspects of the accounts function, ensuring accurate financial records.

Salary range £28,000–£30,000 depending on experience, with ongoing training and mentoring to develop your bookkeeping career in a supportive environment.