Bookkeeper

Oracy Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based financial services company is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper for an office-based role in Eckington. The suitable candidate will manage day-to-day financial transactions, maintain accurate financial records, and deal with account queries. Essential skills include strong numerical abilities, proficiency in Sage 50 Accounts, and great communication. The role offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, and 20 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Additional training provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping with high attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Ability to manage financial records accurately and ensure data is up to date.
• Happy to work in a self-directed environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial transactions including purchases and sales receipts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare VAT returns.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable including invoicing and payment tracking.
• Process staff expenses and deal with account queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

BOOKKEEPER

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our team. This role will be office-based working from our office in Eckington.

Daily Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day financial transactions, including purchases, sales receipts and payments.
• Maintain all financial records ensuring all financial data is accurate and up to date, including ledgers and reconciling bank statements, preparing VAT returns.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable - including invoicing, tracking of payments, and ensuring processing of bills and receipts are done within a timely manner.
• Processing staff expenses.
• Dealing with customer and supplier account queries.
• Produce financial reports.
• Liaise with external accountants.

Ideal Candidate

• High attention to detail.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Reliable.
• Organised, positive, self-motivated and a team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounts, with proven experience.
• Excellent use of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Happy to work in a self-directed environment.

Experience

• Sage 50 Accounts: 2 years (Required)
• Bookkeeping: 2 years (Required)

In Return

• A competitive salary dependant on experience and qualifications.
• Pension scheme.
• 20 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
• Additional training will be provided, if required.