Bookkeeper - 1688043

Bookkeeper
  
Position Summary
The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records and supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The role covers full-cycle bookkeeping, transaction processing, account reconciliations, payment processing, month-end procedures, and general finance administration.
  
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of bookkeeping principles, double-entry accounting, and financial reconciliations, with the ability to manage routine accounting tasks independently, maintain organised financial records, and ensure transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.
  
Key Responsibilities
  
Bookkeeping & Financial Record Management

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records.
• Record and process financial transactions using the company's accounting system.
• Apply double-entry bookkeeping principles and ensure transactions are correctly recorded and classified.
• Maintain and update general ledger accounts and supporting financial records.
• Record income, expenses, receipts, payments, and other financial transactions.
• Review financial records for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Maintain organised and up-to-date bookkeeping documentation.

Accounts Payable & Payment Processing

• Process supplier invoices and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Verify invoices against supporting documentation and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and process supplier payments in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and outstanding payment information.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with payment runs and monitor outstanding accounts payable.

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and process customer invoices and credit notes.
• Record and allocate customer payments accurately.
• Monitor outstanding customer accounts and follow up overdue invoices.
• Maintain accurate customer account records.
• Investigate discrepancies and assist with resolving billing and payment queries.

Bank & Financial Reconciliations

• Perform regular bank and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile payment platforms, online payment transactions, and other financial accounts where applicable.
• Match transactions against invoices, receipts, bank statements, and supporting documentation.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, unmatched transactions, and outstanding items.
• Ensure financial records are balanced and accurately maintained.
• Maintain reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation.

Month-End & Financial Administration

• Perform routine month-end bookkeeping procedures.
• Review and reconcile ledger accounts and outstanding balances.
• Assist with preparing financial reports and account summaries.
• Maintain accurate records of expenses, payments, and financial transactions.
• Assist with the preparation of supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting.
• Support year-end procedures and provide records required for external accountants or auditors.
• Assist with maintaining financial records and documentation for tax and compliance purposes.

General Finance Administration & Process Improvement

• Maintain organised digital filing systems for invoices, receipts, statements, and other financial documents.
• Assist with maintaining supplier and customer account information.
• Monitor and maintain accurate financial data across accounting and business systems.
• Identify and assist with correcting errors, incomplete records, and bookkeeping discrepancies.
• Support the improvement of bookkeeping processes, documentation, and record-keeping practices.
• Assist with cleaning up historical financial records and maintaining accurate transaction data.
• Perform other bookkeeping and finance-related administrative tasks as required.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in Bookkeeping, Accounting Administration, or a similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals and double-entry accounting.
• Experience managing day-to-day bookkeeping and maintaining financial records.
• Hands-on experience with bank reconciliations and financial account reconciliations.
• Experience processing supplier invoices, customer invoices, and payments.
• Understanding of general ledger accounts and account coding.
• Experience with month-end bookkeeping procedures.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, data management, and reconciliation tasks.
• Experience using accounting software, ERP systems, or other financial management platforms.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage routine financial tasks with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve financial record-keeping issues.
• Willingness to learn new systems and adapt to changing processes.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive salary and benefits
• A growing company with stability, vision, and momentum
• Fun, supportive, and collaborative culture
• Exposure to complex, multi-system finance operations
• Clear focus on work–life balance
• Real career growth opportunities as the business expands
• HMO coverage from Day 1 for you and up to 2 dependents