Bookkeeper

Job Title: Bookkeeper
Full Time
Permanent role
Location Dudley
Benefits
. 22 days holiday Plus Bank Holidays
. 3 days Shutdown over Festive Period
. Bright Exchange discounts
. Pension scheme
. Flexible start and finish times
. Early finish alternate Fridays
. Free Car Parking

After probation Completion
. Aviva healthcare including dental/optical
. Death in service cover
Job Overview
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Bookkeeper to join a growing practice supporting a diverse portfolio of client businesses, ranging from small enterprises to larger organisations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records across multiple systems and formats, liaising directly with clients, and supporting senior accountants and managers with the preparation of management and year-end financial information.
Key Responsibilities
Managing full bookkeeping responsibilities for a portfolio of clients using information provided, including:
. Posting sales invoices and credit notes, including preparation of sales invoices where required
. Posting and allocating sales receipts via bank feeds or manual data entry
. Analysing and posting purchase invoices through data capture software or manual input
. Allocating purchase ledger payments via bank feeds or manual data entry
. Completing bank reconciliations within client accounting software
. Reviewing and correcting sales and purchase ledgers, including resolving aged and incorrect balances
. Processing journal entries such as wage postings and loan interest
. Maintaining petty cash and credit card records, including reconciliations
. Reconciling supplier statements
. Producing customer statements to support credit control
. Preparing trial balances and reconciling nominal ledgers
. Preparing and submitting VAT returns under various VAT schemes
. Understanding CIS requirements for contractors and subcontractors, including associated accounting entries
. Liaising directly with clients to obtain necessary information and resolve bookkeeping queries
. Communicating with third parties such as HMRC, customers, and suppliers where required

Technical Skills and Experience
. Strong working knowledge of leading bookkeeping software including Sage 50, Sage Business Cloud, Xero, and QuickBooks
. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word
. Experience working with network and server-based systems
. Knowledge of bank feeds and system setup within accounting software
. Familiarity with data capture software such as Dext
. Competence in scanning and document management systems
.
Additional Requirements:
. Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines
. Working knowledge of HMRC VAT regulations and administration
. Understanding of Making Tax Digital (MTD) rules and filing requirements
. Experience using document management systems
. Ability to prepare management account information and reconciled trial balances, or a strong desire to develop in this area
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
. A proactive and positive "can do" attitude
. Strong work ethic and initiative
. Effective time management and organisational skills
. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
. A collaborative team-focused approach
. Confidence in their abilities and willingness to contribute ideas
. A professional, presentable, and approachable manner

Career Motivation
. Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development
. A desire to build a long-term and successful career
Qualifications
Essential:
. Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade A-C (or equivalent), including Maths and English
. Educated to A-Level standard with three passes
. Experience or accreditation in Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero software

If you're an experienced practice Bookkeeper looking for your next move I would be keen to have a confidential conversation with you, Louisa Morgan (phone number removed) or (url removed)
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