Bookkeeper

Description:

Bookkeeper - Swansea

Salary: £35,000
Location: Swansea
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Working pattern: Fully site-based
Type: Permanent

We are recruiting for a Bookkeeper to join a growing multi-entity, multi-site business based in Swansea. This is a hands-on position covering the day-to-day bookkeeping and transactional finance requirements across a number of entities.

Working as part of a small finance team, you will take responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing transactional finance activity, preparing VAT returns and supporting the wider finance function. The role will suit someone with strong bookkeeping experience who is comfortable working across multiple entities and managing a varied workload.

Key Responsibilities

Managing day-to-day bookkeeping activities across multiple entities
Processing purchase and sales ledger transactions
Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
Completing regular bank reconciliations
Preparing and processing payment runs
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Supporting month-end processes
Maintaining accurate financial records
Supporting P&L and management reporting
Working across multiple entities and sites
Supporting year-end processes and audit requirements
Maintaining appropriate financial controls
Providing financial information to senior management
Identifying and implementing improvements to finance processes and procedures
Working closely with the wider finance team and senior management

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

Previous experience within a Bookkeeper, Senior Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant or similar position
Strong practical bookkeeping and transactional finance experience
Good understanding of VAT and VAT returns
Experience across both AP and AR
Experience working across multiple entities
Good understanding of month-end processes
Strong Excel and accounting systems experience
Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
A hands-on approach to finance
AAT qualification or studies would be desirable but are not essential

The Opportunity

This is a fully site-based Bookkeeper position in Swansea, offering broad exposure across a multi-entity, multi-site business. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day bookkeeping function, work across a range of finance activities and play an important role within a small finance team.

Salary: £35,000

To apply or find out more, please get in touch