Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bishop's Stortford
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Bookkeeper
Location: Bishop's Stortford
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to take ownership of the day-to-day finances for both the business and its clients.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll be responsible for everything from bookkeeping and payroll through to VAT returns, reporting and financial administration. You'll be someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in producing accurate work and is confident managing multiple priorities.
This role would suit someone who is qualified through experience, rather than necessarily holding formal accounting qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
Managing client and company accounts on a day-to-day basis
Processing purchase and sales ledger transactions
Reconciling multiple bank accounts
Processing supplier payments and monitoring outstanding balances
Managing credit control and client arrears
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Processing monthly payroll and workplace pensions
Producing management reports, cash flow information and financial summaries
Assisting with budgets, forecasts and year-end preparation
Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with current legislation About You
You'll have a solid bookkeeping background and enjoy taking ownership of your work.
You'll ideally have:
A minimum of 5 years' bookkeeping or accounting experience
Strong bookkeeping knowledge gained through practical experience
Experience managing accounts from start to finish
Good knowledge of VAT and payroll
Experience with bank reconciliations and financial reporting
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong Excel and accounting software skills
The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
A proactive, organised and positive approach What's on Offer?
Salary of £35,000
25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
Pension scheme
Free parking
Ongoing training and development
A varied role with plenty of responsibility and autonomy If you're an experienced bookkeeper looking for a broad, hands-on role within a friendly and supportive business, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply online or call (phone number removed) for more information