Bookkeeper

Job Summary This Bookkeeper role will manage daily financial data, processes accounts payable and receivable and ensure highly accurate financial reporting. The Bookkeeper role requires extensive, hands-on experience using Sage software to execute complex data entry, ledger reconciliations and month-end closing procedures. Key Responsibilities Bookkeeper Financial & Ledger Management * Sage Processing: Enter invoices, expense claims, and daily transactions into the Sage system. * Accounts Payable: Match, batch, and code supplier invoices against purchase orders. * Accounts Receivable: Generate sales invoices, track customer accounts, and pursue outstanding balances. * Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile daily bank statements and credit card accounts using Sage tools. Bookkeeper Compliance & Reporting * Month-End Support: Help prepare trial balances and schedules for the management * VAT Returns: preparing and submitting digital VAT returns directly through Sage. * Data Integrity: Conduct routine audits of vendor and customer records to eliminate errors. Required Skills and Qualifications Experience & Education * Software: 2+ years of continuous hands-on experience specifically using Sage (e.g., Sage 50, Sage 200, or Sage Intacct). * Work History: 3 to 5 years of solid experience in a finance or bookkeeping department. * Education: a professional accounting qualification (like AAT or equivalent) is preferred. Core Competencies * Technical Skills: Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities * Organisation: Excellent time management skills with a strict commitment to meeting financial deadlines. * Communication: Clear professional written and verbal communication for handling vendor disputes