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.