Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper Location: Wooburn Green Salary: £32,000 Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, 30-minute lunch Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays We are recruiting for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a well-established local business based in Wooburn Green. This is a varied, hands-on accounts role supporting two associated businesses and working closely with the Directors and wider administration teams. The role would suit someone with solid all-round accounts experience who is confident managing day-to-day bookkeeping duties as well as month-end, VAT and payroll. Key Responsibilities of the Bookkeeper: * Managing purchase ledger, including checking and coding invoices * Producing creditor and control listings * Maintaining accurate invoice records and filing * Managing sales ledger and allocating incoming payments * Credit control and chasing outstanding payments * Raising credit notes and ad hoc invoices * Completing bank and month-end reconciliations * Preparing weekly, monthly and annual reports * Preparing and submitting VAT returns * Posting journals * Processing weekly and monthly payroll * Supporting month-end and year-end procedures * Assisting with annual balance sheet and profit & loss reporting * Reviewing existing processes and implementing improvements where required * Supporting with general HR administration * Liaising with Directors and administration teams across both businesses Key Requirements of the Bookkeeper: * Previous bookkeeping or all-round accounts experience * Ideally AAT Level 3 qualified or equivalent * Good working knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations * Experience with VAT returns and payroll * Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the accounts function * Strong attention to detail and organisational skills * Confident communicating with colleagues and Directors * Able to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively What’s on offer: * Salary of £32,000 * Permanent position * Monday to Friday working hours * 20 days holiday plus bank holidays * Varied role with responsibility across two established businesses