Sage-trained Bookkeeper & Office Administrator

Rotherwood; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherwood is hiring a Bookkeeper / Office Administrator to join our team. The role is office-based, full-time, Monday to Friday, with DOE rate of pay. You will be Sage trained with an AAT or similar qualification preferred.

You will input supplier invoices, run supplier payments, reconcile statements, raise invoices, and manage VAT returns. The role also covers month-end, year-end, payroll entries, pension submissions, and general office duties, requiring accuracy and good communication.

Qualifications

• Sage training and practical bookkeeping experience.
• AAT or similar accounting qualification preferred.
• Experience with VAT returns and VAT processes.
• Experience with online banking and supplier payments.
• Experience with month-end and year-end procedures.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident communication with customers and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Input and process supplier invoices.
• Complete supplier payment runs using online banking.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Raise customer invoices, including Sales and Commercial Invoices.
• Arrange appropriate freight as part of invoicing.
• Carry out credit control duties and follow up on payments.
• Reconcile bank statements and maintain records.
• Prepare and check VAT returns before submission to HMRC.
• Input wage and salary figures into Sage and reconcile NI accounts.
• Complete pension submissions and maintain pension records.
• Process and record foreign exchange transactions.
• Complete month-end bookkeeping procedures and reconciliations.
• Complete year-end procedures and provide supporting information.

Skills

Sage experience

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Online banking

Month-end procedures

Year-end procedures

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independence

Attention to detail

Education

AAT or accounting qualification

Tools

Sage

Job description

Rotherwood is hiring a Bookkeeper / Office Administrator to join our team. The role is office-based, full-time, Monday to Friday, with DOE rate of pay. You will be Sage trained with an AAT or similar qualification preferred.

You will input supplier invoices, run supplier payments, reconcile statements, raise invoices, and manage VAT returns. The role also covers month-end, year-end, payroll entries, pension submissions, and general office duties, requiring accuracy and good communication.