Experienced Bookkeeper

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

Job summary

A modern diversified estate in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to join their small team on a permanent full-time basis. The ideal candidate will possess bookkeeping experience, preferably in a Farming or Land management environment, and be AAT qualified. This role involves responsibilities like managing payroll, handling payments, and assisting in the preparation of financial accounts. The estate offers training opportunities for career development, with a focus on teamwork and communication skills.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Training opportunities

Mentoring support

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license is required.
• Experience in a Farming/Land management environment is preferable.
• Ability to manage payroll and billing returns.

Responsibilities

• Administer the monthly payroll.
• Manage credit card and petty cash entries.
• Prepare management accounts and Profit and Loss reports.
• Assist in year-end financial accounts preparation.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Team player

Desire to learn and grow

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

Landmark Software

Job description

The Alscot Estate is a modern diversified residential and agricultural estate with an extensive commercial portfolio. We currently employ 22 staff in various roles across the Estate. We are looking for an experienced bookkeeper to join our small team on a permanent full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for general bookkeeping and assisting the Estate Accountant with the preparation of accounts.

Responsibilities

• Be a good communicator and team player
• Have bookkeeping experience – ideally within a Farming/Land management environment
• Be AAT qualified or have a proven and demonstrated history working in similar roles
• Be proficient in MS Excel
• Experience of Landmark Software would be an advantage
• Be keen to learn, develop and grow within an ambitious team

Duties

• Administering the monthly payroll
• Dealing with credit card and petty cash entries
• Payment Runs across the various trusts within the Estate
• Management of the fixed asset register
• Completing monthly and quarterly billing returns for rents and utilities
• Day to day management of the bank accounts and balance reconciliations
• Assisting in the preparation of management accounts
• Coding supplier invoices and preparing budget v actual reports
• Producing monthly Profit and Loss reports
• Assisting in the preparing of year-end financial accounts
• Filing and administration of the departmental office function

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license

Other Information

The role will include training opportunities and mentoring support for satisfying career development.

Job Type: Full-time/permanent (part-time hours will be considered)

Working Days/Hours: Mon‑Friday 08:30 until 17:30 pm (40hr week)

Salary: Dependent on experience

Pension Scheme: Yes

CV required. Applications open until Monday 16th Feb 2026