Bookkeeper

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a well-established business based in Liss. This is a hands-on position where you will take responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, ensuring the smooth running of transactional accounting while supporting the production of monthly management information.

This role would suit an experienced Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant who enjoys a varied, hands-on role and is confident managing the day-to-day finance function, with the opportunity to take ownership and play a key part in supporting the wider business.

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Liss

Salary: £35,000 p.a.

Reference no: 16122

Bookkeeper About The Role

Reporting into the Financial Controller, your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing the purchase and sales ledger function
• Processing supplier invoices, matching, batching and coding
• Raising sales invoices and monitoring outstanding debtors
• Completing daily bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate cash records
• Preparing weekly payment runs
• Reconciling supplier, customer and inter-company accounts
• Managing petty cash and company credit card reconciliations
• Processing employee expenses
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems
• Assisting with month-end procedures, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Completing VAT returns and associated reconciliations
• Processing monthly payroll for approximately 30 employees
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules

The successful Bookkeeper will have:

• Previous experience in a Bookkeeper, Finance Supervisor, Accounts Manager or Transactional Finance Manager role
• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and payment processing
• Experience preparing VAT returns and supporting month-end activities
• Payroll experience would be advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Good Excel skills and confidence using accounting software
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work independently
• A proactive and hands-on approach with excellent communication skills

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

Refer a friend

If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)