At a Glance
- Tasks: Take charge of day-to-day accounts and clear the backlog.
- Company: Established retail sales operation with impressive growth.
- Benefits: Salary of £32,000, negotiable for the right candidate.
- Other info: Opportunity to improve efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on financial processes.
- Qualifications: Proven bookkeeping experience and confidence with Sage.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 32000 £ per year.
The Company
Our client is a well-established retail sales operation with an impressive annual turnover. As the business continues to grow, they are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to bring structure and control to their accounts function.
The Role
This is a hands-on bookkeeping role for someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and taking ownership of the accounts. This rapidly growing enterprise requires the successful applicant to work through a backlog and bring all bookkeeping up to date, whilst putting processes in place to improve the efficiency and organisation of the function going forward. You will work closely with the sales team, using good judgement and clear communication to obtain the sales information needed to keep the accounts accurate and up to date.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the day-to-day accounts function and clear the existing backlog
- Liaise directly with the sales team to gather and verify sales information
- Monitor and implement processes and controls to ensure accounts are produced correctly and on time going forward
- Manage bookkeeping using Sage
- Work within the company’s specialist VAT scheme
- Use sound, independent decision-making to resolve queries and discrepancies
About You
- Proven bookkeeping experience, ideally within a fast-paced sales environment
- Confident working with Sage
- Experience with a specialist VAT scheme is desirable (training can be provided)
- Comfortable liaising with non-finance staff, particularly sales personnel
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to organise and prioritise a backlog of work
- Strong decision-making skills and confidence to work independently
Additional Information
This Bookkeeper role does not include payroll responsibilities.
Bookkeeper in Sandy employer: Shepherd Stubbs
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