Bookkeeper
Location: Wooburn Green
Salary: £32,000
Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, 30-minute lunch
Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays
We are recruiting for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a well-established local business based in Wooburn Green. This is a varied, hands-on accounts role supporting two associated businesses and working closely with the Directors and wider administration teams.
The role would suit someone with solid all-round accounts experience who is confident managing day-to-day bookkeeping duties as well as month-end, VAT and payroll.
Key Responsibilities of the Bookkeeper:
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Managing purchase ledger, including checking and coding invoices
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Producing creditor and control listings
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Maintaining accurate invoice records and filing
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Managing sales ledger and allocating incoming payments
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Credit control and chasing outstanding payments
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Raising credit notes and ad hoc invoices
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Completing bank and month-end reconciliations
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Preparing weekly, monthly and annual reports
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Preparing and submitting VAT returns
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Posting journals
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Processing weekly and monthly payroll
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Supporting month-end and year-end procedures
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Assisting with annual balance sheet and profit & loss reporting
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Reviewing existing processes and implementing improvements where required
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Supporting with general HR administration
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Liaising with Directors and administration teams across both businesses
Key Requirements of the Bookkeeper:
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Previous bookkeeping or all-round accounts experience
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Ideally AAT Level 3 qualified or equivalent
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Good working knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations
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Experience with VAT returns and payroll
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Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the accounts function
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Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
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Confident communicating with colleagues and Directors
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Able to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively
What’s on offer:
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Salary of £32,000
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Permanent position
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Monday to Friday working hours
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20 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Varied role with responsibility across two established businesses
