Bookkeeper

You will be responsible for accurately recording financial transactions, maintaining accounts, reconciling bank statements, and supporting the smooth running of the finance function.

Job responsibilities:
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Carry out regular bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding payments and follow up where required.
• Process employee expenses and maintain supporting documentation.
• Day to say invoicing and billing tasks.
• Preparing, checking and filing VAT returns.
• Generate financial reports.
• Handle queries related to accounts and financial transactions.
• Carrying out credit control, including monitoring outstanding invoices and chasing overdue payments.
• Communicating with customers regarding payment queries and resolving any issues.
• Maintaining accurate customer account records and allocating payments.
• Producing and monitoring aged debtor reports.


Skills and Experience:
• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or finance role.
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping principles and financial processes.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with credit control is a must.


Qualifications:
• A qualification in bookkeeping, accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
• 2 years + experience within a bookkeeping or similar role.


Benefits:
• 20 days holiday + BH
• Pension contribution

The salary for this position is £25k+ (DOE)
This is a full-time position with a Monday to Friday schedule onsite in Poole.