Bookkeeper

Job Purpose

To manage core accounting functions, ensure accurate financial record-keeping and reporting, maintain compliance with statutory requirements, and provide timely financial information and analysis to support business decision-making. The role combines hands-on transactional processing with higher-level financial reporting, audit support, and analysis using Sage accounting software.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Your duties will include but may not be limited to the following:

• Demonstrating sound knowledge and proficiency in Sage accounting software for all financial processing and reporting
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Maintenance of the Fixed Assets register
• Assisting with the administration of the financial portfolio
• Transactional processing of debtors and cash book
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Processing of financial journals
• Preparation of cost and expense analysis reports
• Final trial balance review
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Preparation of Annual Financial Statements
• Preparation of balance sheet and related reconciliations
• Preparation of cash flows (daily, weekly and forecast)
• Assisting with Directors’ queries
• Analysis of expenses
• Running sales reports and performing accuracy checks
• Assisting with WIP, GRN accruals, non-stock WIP and sorting of reconciliation items
• Managing audits, including communication with auditors and loading of all audit-required information
• Preparation of commissions

Additional reasonable duties may be assigned from time to time to support the overall objectives of the finance team.

Minimum Requirements

• Proficiency in Sage accounting software (essential)
• Relevant accounting qualification (e.g. Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping Certificate, or equivalent)
• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant experience in a similar accounting role
• Strong understanding of VAT, management accounting, and preparation of Annual Financial Statements
• Experience with audits, reconciliations, accruals (including GRN and WIP), and cash flow forecasting
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including liaison with auditors and directors)
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines

Key Competencies

• High level of accuracy and integrity in financial processing
• Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level advantageous)
• Ability to analyse financial data and produce meaningful reports
• Organised, proactive and deadline-driven
• Team player with the ability to assist across the finance function