We're delighted to be recruiting a temporary Bookkeeper on behalf of a well-established SME based in Market Harborough. This standalone Bookkeeper vacancy offers the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function during a period of absence, working closely with the Managing Director and external accountants. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a growing organisation.
- £17.00 - £20.00 per hour
- Temporary until March 2027
- 32 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm, Friday 8:30am - 1:00pm
- On-site parking
- Standalone accounts position with broad responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities:
- Managing accounts up to trial balance
- Processing and reconciling sales and purchase ledger transactions, including invoicing and receipt postings
- Preparing supplier payments, completing payment runs and resolving supplier queries
- Completing daily bank reconciliations and monitoring cash flow forecasts
- Collating payroll information for the external accountant and processing payroll journals
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns, while assisting with Corporation Tax information requirements
- Liaising with external accountants, HMRC and other relevant authorities
Required skills and experience:
- AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, or qualified by experience (QBE)
- Minimum of five years' experience in a similar Bookkeeper or bookkeeping role
- Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles
- Previous experience using Xero and a good working knowledge of Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to work
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Bookkeeper – Temporary in Market Harborough employer: Vanilla Recruitment
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