Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

ITS (UK) Limited – Farnborough GU14 7XA

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to join our family run company with a £4m annual turnover. You will take full ownership of the day-to-day financial operations using Sage 50 Accounts, ensuring all financial records are accurate, compliant, and up to date. This is a central role, supporting senior management through precise reporting and maintaining strong internal controls.

Core Responsibilities

Sage 50 Management: Fully maintain the Sales, Purchase, and Nominal Ledgers within Sage 50.

Transaction Processing: Accurately process high-volume supplier invoices and bank transactions.

Reconciliations: Perform weekly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts (GBP/Foreign Currency), credit cards, and PayPal.

VAT & Compliance: Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns in compliance.

Credit Control: Manage aged debtors and creditors, ensuring timely collections and payments to support cash flow.

Management Reporting: Produce monthly management account packs, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reconciliations for Director review.

Year-End Preparation: Work closely with external accountants to prepare the Trial Balance and provide documentation for annual audits.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Proficiency: Extensive recent experience (minimum 3 years) specifically with Sage 50 Accounts.

SME Experience: Proven track record in a small-to-medium enterprise environment with similar turnover levels.

Qualifications: AAT Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent ICB/ACCA) is strongly preferred.

Excel Mastery: Skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to data entry and error identification.

Communication: Ability to explain financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

What we offer

Part-time flexibility (approx. 3-4 days/week)

Free, On-site parking

Competitive pay, based on experience

Benefits:

Free parking

On-site parking

Work Location: In person