Bookkeeper

Job Title: Bookkeeper
Location: Dudley

Full Time

Permanent position
Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits to include:

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 plus bank holidays
• Bright Exchange Discounts: Access to a wide range of employee discounts.
• Royal London Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Working Hours: Start/finish between 8 AM 6 PM,
• Car Parking: On-Site.

After probation:

• Aviva Healthcare: Including dental and optical cover.
• Death-in-Service Cover.

Job Overview:

I am thrilled to be recruiting for a fantastic opportunity for a Bookkeeper to join a well-established and highly respected accountancy firm located in Dudley. This is a wonderful chance to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working with a range of clients from small businesses to larger organisations across various industries. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, liaising with clients, and supporting senior accountants in producing management and year-end accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping for a Portfolio of Clients:
  Manage the full bookkeeping function for a variety of client businesses, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Client Communication & Liaison:
  Work directly with clients to gather financial information, resolve queries, and ensure their financial records are up to date.
• Sales & Purchase Ledger Management:
  Posting and allocating sales receipts and purchase invoices, reviewing and correcting sales and purchase ledgers as necessary.
• Bank Reconciliations & Reports:
  Perform bank reconciliations using client software and ensure all balances are accurate.
• VAT Returns & CIS:
  Prepare and submit VAT returns under various schemes and understand Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) accounting for both contractors and subcontractors.
• Trial Balance & Journals:
  Prepare trial balance reconciliations, manage nominal ledger entries, and post journal entries such as wage postings and loan interest.
• Financial Statement Preparation:
  Produce customer statements for credit control and support in the preparation of year-end accounts.
• System Management & Integration:
  Use cloud-based software and integrate bank feeds, plus support clients with data capture tools such as Dext.
• Other Administrative Duties:
  Handling petty cash, credit card entries, supplier statements, and liaising with third parties like HMRC, customers, and suppliers as required.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Essential:
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50, Sage Business Cloud, Xero, QuickBooks
• Accountancy Practice Experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Previous experience with bank feeds and data capture software
• Understanding of VAT accounts, MTD rules, and filing requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Desirable:
• Knowledge of document management software and networks/server systems.
• Experience in preparing management accounts or a keen interest in progressing in this area.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive & Positive Attitude:
  You are a problem solver with a "can-do" attitude and take ownership of tasks.
• Time Management:
  Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Team-Oriented:
  A collaborative spirit with a willingness to share ideas and knowledge.
• Organised & Detail-Oriented:
  Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accuracy while working under pressure.
• Ambitious & Motivated:
  A desire to grow professionally and learn new skills, with a long-term career vision rather than just seeing this as a job.

Qualifications:

• Essential:
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades A C) including Maths and English.
• Desirable:
• A-Level qualifications (3 passes).
• AAT Level
• Accreditations in Sage, QuickBooks, Xero or other bookkeeping software.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about bookkeeping, enjoys interacting with clients, and is looking for a long-term career in a supportive environment. If you are someone who thrives under deadlines and wants to make a real impact in the financial management of client businesses, this could be the perfect role for you!

To apply, please send your CV directly to me, Louisa Morgan (url removed) or call (phone number removed).