Birmingham | Hybrid Working | £30,000 - £35,000 | Permanent
Key Responsibilities
Maintaining accurate financial records and bookkeeping processes
Managing accounts payable and ensuring suppliers are paid promptly
Overseeing sales ledger activities and customer account balances
Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Processing employee expenses and company card transactions
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Assisting with month-end close activities
Posting journals and maintaining accounting records
Monitoring cash flow and supporting financial planning
Liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal teams regarding finance queries
Supporting improvements to financial controls and processes
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll bring previous bookkeeping experience and a hands-on approach to finance.
You'll have:
Experience working in a Bookkeeper or similar accounts position
Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles
Confidence managing both purchase and sales ledgers
Experience completing bank reconciliations and VAT returns
Strong working knowledge of accounting packages such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
Good Excel skills and a high level of accuracy
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workloads effectively
Additional Experience That Would Be Beneficial
AAT qualified or studying towards an accounting qualification
Previous experience within an SME environment
Exposure to month-end accounting procedures
What's on Offer
A broad and varied bookkeeping role with genuine responsibility
The opportunity to join a business during an exciting period of growth
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Hybrid working arrangements
Ongoing development opportunities
The chance to make a visible impact within the finance function
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year