Senior Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper
 
Location: Bishop''s Stortford
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday
 
The Role
We''re looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to take ownership of the day-to-day finances for both the business and its clients.
 
This is a varied, hands-on role where you''ll be responsible for everything from bookkeeping and payroll through to VAT returns, reporting and financial administration. You''ll be someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in producing accurate work and is confident managing multiple priorities.
 
This role would suit someone who is qualified through experience, rather than necessarily holding formal accounting qualifications.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Managing client and company accounts on a day-to-day basis
• Processing purchase and sales ledger transactions
• Reconciling multiple bank accounts
• Processing supplier payments and monitoring outstanding balances
• Managing credit control and client arrears
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Processing monthly payroll and workplace pensions
• Producing management reports, cash flow information and financial summaries
• Assisting with budgets, forecasts and year-end preparation
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with current legislation

About You
 
You''ll have a solid bookkeeping background and enjoy taking ownership of your work.
You''ll ideally have:

• A minimum of 5 years'' bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Strong bookkeeping knowledge gained through practical experience
• Experience managing accounts from start to finish
• Good knowledge of VAT and payroll
• Experience with bank reconciliations and financial reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• A proactive, organised and positive approach

What''s on Offer?

• Salary of £35,000
• 25 days'' holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Free parking
• Ongoing training and development
• A varied role with plenty of responsibility and autonomy

If you''re an experienced bookkeeper looking for a broad, hands-on role within a friendly and supportive business, we''d love to hear from you.
 
Please apply online or call (phone number removed) for more information

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