At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and support two businesses with financial tasks.
- Company: Established local business in Wooburn Green with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, and permanent position.
- Other info: Enjoy a varied role with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in finance while working closely with Directors.
- Qualifications: Previous bookkeeping experience and ideally AAT Level 3 qualified.
The predicted salary is between 28800 - 35200 £ per year.
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
- Permanent position
- Monday to Friday working hours
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Varied role with responsibility across two established businesses
Bookkeeper employer: JR Recruitment
Join a dynamic and supportive team in High Wycombe, where your role as an Accounts & Office Administrator will be valued and integral to our operations. We offer a friendly work culture that encourages collaboration and personal growth, alongside competitive salary packages and opportunities for professional development. With a focus on work-life balance and a commitment to employee well-being, this is an excellent place to build a rewarding career.
