Senior Bookkeeper

Airbox Fulfilment LTD; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing logistics company in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to ensure financial accuracy and oversight. You will manage accounts payable and receivable, support compliance, and collaborate with the finance team in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of accounting experience with strong knowledge of financial regulations. Benefits include competitive salary, hybrid working, and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Ongoing learning and professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' bookkeeping/accounting experience, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, Sage, or similar accounting software.
• Excellent understanding of VAT, payroll, and UK financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate ledgers, journals, and reconciliations.
• Review and approve supplier invoices and payment runs.
• Support VAT returns and assist with year-end audit preparation.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero

Sage

VAT

Payroll

Education

AAT, ACCA, CIMA (desirable)

Job description

Overview

At Airbox Fulfilment, we're a fast-growing logistics and fulfilment partner with a people-first culture. Our colleagues describe us as a "family" - supportive, energetic, and ambitious. We're building a business where everyone belongs, where growth is encouraged, and where fairness and collaboration shape how we work. As we scale across the UK and Europe, we want people who share our values and want to make an impact.

We are seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to join our Finance team on a permanent basis. Based in Leighton Buzzard with the flexibility to work in a hybrid pattern, this role will provide day-to-day financial accuracy and oversight, ensuring our books are maintained to the highest standards. The Senior Bookkeeper will support month-end close, reconciliations, payroll checks, and VAT returns, while acting as a key contact for financial queries across the business.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Reconciliations
  • Maintain accurate ledgers, journals, and reconciliations (bank, control accounts, intercompany).
  • Ensure accruals and prepayments are correctly processed.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight
  • Review and approve supplier invoices, payment runs, and credit control processes.
  • Monitor aged debtor/creditor reports and support cashflow forecasting.
• Compliance & Reporting
  • Support VAT returns, PAYE/NIC submissions, and other statutory compliance.
  • Assist with year-end audit preparation, liaising with external accountants.
  • Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and Airbox's internal policies.
• Payroll & Expenses
  • Oversee monthly payroll submissions and employee expense claims.
  • Reconcile payroll journals to ensure accuracy.
• Management Support
  • Provide accurate financial reports to support business decisions.
  • Identify process improvements and strengthen financial controls.
  • Act as a senior point of contact for finance queries across the business.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 5 years\' bookkeeping/accounting experience, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
• Part-qualified or qualified by experience (AAT, ACCA, CIMA desirable).
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, Sage, or similar accounting software.
• Excellent understanding of VAT, payroll, and UK financial regulations.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator, able to liaise across teams and explain finance clearly.
• Experience in a fast-paced or scale-up environment is advantageous.

What We\'re Looking For

At Airbox, our culture is built on support, growth, fairness, and collaboration. We\'re looking for someone who:

• Thrives in a hybrid working set-up, balancing flexibility with teamwork.
• Enjoys problem-solving and improving processes.
• Can juggle multiple priorities while staying calm under pressure.
• Is approachable, collaborative, and brings strong professional integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience).
• Hybrid working (mix of office and home working).
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing learning and professional development support.
• Opportunity to join a growing, supportive business where finance is at the heart of decision making.

Our Culture Commitments

At Airbox, we live our culture every day:

• We Champion Belonging and Inclusion - everyone should feel they belong.
• We Prioritise Growth and Innovation - we\'re curious and we never stand still.
• We Build Trust Through Transparency & Fairness - we do the right thing.
• We Collaborate for Success - we win together.

So to apply, please make an application and tell us why you\'d be the best person to join team Airbox!