Senior Bookkeeper

The BakeRite Company; Coalville; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Enhanced pension contributions

Enhanced sick pay scheme

20 days’ holiday + birthday off + bank

Free breakfast and lunch in the office

Free on-site parking with EV charging

Training and development opportunities

Supportive, family-owned culture

Job summary

The BakeRite Company is seeking a technically exceptional Senior Bookkeeper to own transactional finance across a growing multi‑entity group in Coalville. This hands‑on role ensures every transaction is coded correctly, first time, and supports the Group Financial Controller.

You will manage purchase ledgers across Sage50 and SAP B1, handle VAT, landed costs and multi‑currency processing, and use AI-assisted invoice capture with rigorous accuracy. Office based in Coalville.

Qualifications

• AAT-qualified or equivalent bookkeeping qualification with multi-entity experience.
• Strong VAT knowledge including partial recovery and reverse charge.
• Experience with foreign trade, landed costs and multi-currency processing.
• Proficiency in Sage50 and SAP B1; quick to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Own purchase ledger processing across multiple entities and correct VAT treatment.
• Review card transactions, ensure proper allocations and audit trail.
• Apply VAT rules including CIS, reverse charge and exemptions.
• Prepare VAT returns as needed for group entities.
• Reconcile group bank accounts and process supplier payments.
• Produce reports for the Group Financial Controller and maintain COA.
• Utilise AI tools for invoice capture with accuracy checks.

Skills

AAT qualification

VAT knowledge

Sage50 experience

SAP B1 experience

AI data capture tools

attention to detail

multi-entity experience

communication skills

Education

AAT or equivalent bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Sage50

SAP B1

OCR/bank-feed tools

Job description

An outstanding opportunity for a technically exceptional bookkeeper to take full ownership of transactional finance across a growing, multi‑entity group. This hands‑on role sits at the heart of the group’s financial operations, ensuring every transaction is coded correctly, first time.

Senior Bookkeeper

Coalville

• Full‑time, Permanent
• Hours: 07:30–16:30 (some flexibility available)
• £36,000–£42,000 per annum, depending on experience + Excellent Benefits

About the Group

The BakeRite Company (The TradeLink International Group Ltd) is an experienced importer, stockist and distributor of high‑quality, healthy, natural and free‑from ingredients for the specialist bakery and food and drink markets. The wider group also includes Fixfire (Avansys LLP), a fire safety and compliance services business, alongside Electrospa and Octado Ltd. These businesses value honesty, trust, professionalism and people who go the extra mile. You’ll join a supportive environment where your contribution genuinely makes a difference and high standards are the norm.

The Role

This critical, hands‑on role spans The TradeLink International Group Ltd (t/a BakeRite), Avansys LLP (t/a Fixfire & Electrospa) and Octado Ltd. “Senior” reflects the depth of technical experience required, rather than a supervisory position. You’ll take responsibility for ensuring transactions across every entity, from purchase invoices and card expenses to bank lines, are coded accurately.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you’ll work across purchase ledger, VAT and technical coding, foreign trade and landed costs, bank reconciliation and group‑wide chart‑of‑accounts consistency. Your work will ensure the underlying ledger data is trustworthy before it is reviewed or reported on.

This role is office‑based in Coalville.

Key Responsibilities

• Own purchase ledger processing across Sage50 and SAP B1, matching invoices to POs and deliveries, applying the correct nominal account, cost centre and VAT treatment, and maintaining a clear audit trail. Resolve queries with suppliers or colleagues rather than using suspense accounts.
• Review company card transactions against receipts, identifying personal or mixed‑use spending and incorrect departmental allocations before posting.
• Apply the correct treatment across standard, zero‑rated, exempt, reverse charge and partial exemption VAT, as well as CIS, finance and operating leases, hire purchase and bundled VAT splits.
• Potentially prepare and submit VAT returns for one or more group entities as the role develops, depending on experience and capacity.
• Support import, export and international supplier accounting, correctly allocating duty, freight, insurance and other landed costs, while processing multi‑currency invoices, exchange rates and period‑end revaluations.
• Reconcile all group bank accounts routinely to zero unexplained variance and prepare supplier payments and expense reimbursements for authorisation by others, ensuring nothing is missed or duplicated.
• Issue supplier and customer statements and produce regular aged creditor, debtor, cash position and other reports for the Group Financial Controller.
• Maintain a consistent group‑wide chart of accounts and cost‑centre structure, ensuring costs are treated consistently across every entity and system.
• Use AI‑assisted invoice capture, OCR and bank‑feed categorisation tools to improve efficiency, checking and correcting every suggestion before posting and retaining full responsibility for ledger accuracy.

Skills and Experience

• AAT‑qualified or holding an equivalent bookkeeping/accounting qualification, with several years’ experience in a multi‑entity or high‑transaction‑volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of VAT treatment, including partial recovery, reverse charge and mixed‑use assets, with a working understanding of CIS.
• Experience of foreign trade, imports, exports and landed cost accounting is a strong advantage.
• Working knowledge of Sage50 and SAP B1, or the proven ability to learn new systems quickly and rigorously.
• Confidence using AI tools for data capture and categorisation, while scrutinising their output carefully.
• Exceptional accuracy, diligence and attention to detail, with the ability to identify and correct errors early.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple ledgers, entities and deadlines simultaneously.
• A clear communicator who can query suppliers, cardholders and colleagues professionally and explain coding decisions.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable working with a light‑touch management style, while knowing when to elevate.
• A strong sense of responsibility, professional integrity and confidentiality, with a commitment to personal development.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package reflecting the technical scope of the role.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme.
• 20 days’ holiday plus your birthday off and bank holidays (29 days per annum). Additional holiday entitlement for long service.
• Free breakfast and lunch when working in the office, with soft drinks, tea and coffee available throughout the day.
• A positive, high‑performance working environment in a modern Coalville office.
• Funded opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Stable, family‑owned business with open communication and a collaborative culture.
• Free on‑site parking with EV charging.

This role may also be known as Senior Bookkeeper, Group Bookkeeper, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Ledger Clerk, Finance Officer or Accounts Bookkeeper