Lettings and Property Management Administrator

Macildowie Associates; East Haddon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in East Haddon is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their finance team. This permanent, fully office-based position involves overseeing accounts and payroll, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously. The company values employee retention and offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 after 2 years)

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles.
• Intermediate Excel skills and VAT knowledge.
• Confident communicator, especially over the phone.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts and payroll functions.
• Process bi-monthly BACS payments for suppliers.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate accounts.

Skills

Communication

Bookkeeping

Payroll Processing

Excel

Credit Control

Education

AAT qualification or progress towards

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Sage 50

Job description

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Location: East Haddon, Northamptonshire

Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 (dependent on experience)

Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm - Early finish on a Friday

Type: Permanent - Fully Office Based

Benefits: 22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 days after 2 years of service)

Job Overview

Macildowie is proud to work with an established, family-run business seeking an experienced bookkeeper to join their finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Director. Known for employee retention of 15 to 20 years, with some staff over 40 years, this business values a confident and reliable Bookkeeper. The role involves overseeing accounts and payroll responsibilities, requiring a hands-on approach, phone communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously within a small finance team.

Qualifications in accounting or progress towards AAT are beneficial but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts and payroll functions, reporting to the Finance Director.
• Process bi-monthly BACS payments for 50+ suppliers, managing a ledger valued between £100,000 and £300,000.
• Send invoices promptly and manage payment chasing.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate accounts.
• Obtain credit limits with insurers.
• Support credit control, manage outstanding payments, and foster good relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Utilize Microsoft Business Central for daily financial tasks.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain cash books and daily bank reconciliations for the US office, including US supplier payments.
• Collaborate with the Finance Director on ad hoc tasks as needed.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Confident communicator, especially over the phone, with customers and stakeholders.
• Experience with payroll processing, preferably using ADP; Sage 50 experience is a plus.
• Intermediate Excel skills and VAT knowledge.
• Experience processing supplier payments and handling invoice queries.
• Previous experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles, with good credit control and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central or similar accounting software is advantageous.

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