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Shepherd Stubbs
Bookkeeper
Bedford, Bedfordshire
Contact Shepherd Stubbs
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Salary
- 35000.00 - 40000.00 GBP Annual + Parking + Bens
- Recruiter
- Shepherd Stubbs
- Closes
- 11 Sep 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Job Summary
This Bookkeeper role will manage daily financial data, processes accounts payable and receivable and ensure highly accurate financial reporting. The Bookkeeper role requires extensive, hands-on experience using Sage software to execute complex data entry, ledger reconciliations and month-end closing procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeper Financial & Ledger Management
Sage Processing: Enter invoices, expense claims, and daily transactions into the Sage system. Accounts Payable: Match, batch, and code supplier invoices against purchase orders. Accounts Receivable: Generate sales invoices, track customer accounts, and pursue outstanding balances. Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile daily bank statements and credit card accounts using Sage tools. Bookkeeper Compliance & Reporting
Month-End Support: Help prepare trial balances and schedules for the management VAT Returns: preparing and submitting digital VAT returns directly through Sage. Data Integrity: Conduct routine audits of vendor and customer records to eliminate errors. Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience & Education
Software: 2+ years of continuous hands-on experience specifically using Sage (e.g., Sage 50, Sage 200, or Sage Intacct). Work History: 3 to 5 years of solid experience in a finance or bookkeeping department. Education: a professional accounting qualification (like AAT or equivalent) is preferred. Core Competencies
Technical Skills: Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities Organisation: Excellent time management skills with a strict commitment to meeting financial deadlines. Communication: Clear professional written and verbal communication for handling vendor disputes.
Ad ID: 5418803850
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