Bookkeeper

Description

Bookkeeper

Birmingham | Hybrid Working | £30,000 - £35,000 | Permanent

Key Responsibilities

Maintaining accurate financial records and bookkeeping processes

Managing accounts payable and ensuring suppliers are paid promptly

Overseeing sales ledger activities and customer account balances

Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations

Processing employee expenses and company card transactions

Preparing and submitting VAT returns

Assisting with month-end close activities

Posting journals and maintaining accounting records

Monitoring cash flow and supporting financial planning

Liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal teams regarding finance queries

Supporting improvements to financial controls and processes

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring previous bookkeeping experience and a hands-on approach to finance.

You'll have:

Experience working in a Bookkeeper or similar accounts position

Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles

Confidence managing both purchase and sales ledgers

Experience completing bank reconciliations and VAT returns

Strong working knowledge of accounting packages such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks

Good Excel skills and a high level of accuracy

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workloads effectively

Additional Experience That Would Be Beneficial

AAT qualified or studying towards an accounting qualification

Previous experience within an SME environment

Exposure to month-end accounting procedures

What's on Offer

A broad and varied bookkeeping role with genuine responsibility

The opportunity to join a business during an exciting period of growth

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Hybrid working arrangements

Ongoing development opportunities

The chance to make a visible impact within the finance function

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