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Contact Shepherd Stubbs

Shepherd Stubbs

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Bookkeeper

Bedford, Bedfordshire

Shepherd Stubbs

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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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