Bookkeeper

We are working with a growing and entrepreneurial business based in Andover, Hampshire, who are looking to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper / Finance Administrator to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function across a developing group of companies.

This is a hands-on role covering purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, bank reconciliations, VAT, payments, intercompany accounting and month-end processes. The successful candidate will work closely with the Directors and external accountants, playing an important role in establishing and developing the finance processes as the business continues to grow.

This would suit an experienced Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator or Assistant Accountant who enjoys variety and wants genuine ownership rather than being responsible for one small part of a larger finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger across multiple companies, including overseas suppliers and multi-currency transactions
• Manage the sales ledger, including customer invoicing and credit control
• Process payment runs and deal with supplier queries
• Complete daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and currencies
• Reconcile sales from multiple channels, including ecommerce platforms and retail operations
• Manage card show floats and cash handling
• Raise and reconcile intercompany invoices
• Process monthly journals for shared premises and service recharges
• Maintain accurate separation of financial information across the group companies
• Prepare VAT returns across the group
• Maintain records relating to the VAT margin scheme
• Ensure compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD)
• Complete month-end journals, including prepayments and accruals
• Assist external accountants with year-end requirements
• Liaise with the payroll bureau
• Help develop and improve finance systems and processes as the group expands

About You

• You will ideally have:
• At least 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping, accounts or finance administration
• AAT Level 3 or equivalent qualification, or be qualified by experience
• Good working knowledge of Xero or QuickBooks
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a high-volume workload
• A discreet and professional approach when handling commercially sensitive financial information
• The following experience would be advantageous:
• AAT Level 4 or studying towards ACCA or CIMA
• Experience working across multiple companies or within a group structure
• Experience with the VAT margin scheme
• Multi-currency accounting
• Ecommerce or multichannel retail finance
• Experience working within a stock-based business
• Experience reconciling transactions across ecommerce platforms

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take genuine ownership of a finance function and have an influence on how systems and processes are developed.

Rather than simply maintaining an established finance system, you will be involved in building the processes for a growing group of companies, including the chart of accounts, intercompany procedures, VAT processes and multichannel reconciliation.

You will have direct exposure to the Directors and external accountants, giving you the opportunity to broaden your experience across bookkeeping, VAT, management of multiple entities, month-end accounting and finance systems.

Package

Salary of £28,000 – £35,000, depending on experience

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Minimum 3 days per week in the Andover office

21 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Study support available towards AAT Level 4 or a professional accountancy qualification

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator or Assistant Accountant looking for a varied role with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to help shape a growing finance function, we would be keen to hear from you.