Bookkeeper Birmingham | Permanent | Full-Time | 8:30am – 5:00pm Up to £35,000
We’re working with a well-established SME in Birmingham who are looking to bring in an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team on a full-time, office-based basis.
This is a busy, hands-on role where you’ll be working with high volumes of transactions, so it would suit someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and takes pride in keeping things organised and accurate.
You’ll take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping while supporting the Finance Manager with wider finance duties. Responsibilities will include:
Managing bookkeeping activities using Sage, internal systems and Excel
Processing a high volume of purchase invoices on a daily basis
Checking and allocating remittances
Carrying out daily bank reconciliations
Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving queries
Acting as a key point of contact for finance queries, both internally and externally
Supporting credit control, including issuing statements and chasing overdue payments
Preparing reports for the monthly creditor payment run
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
Supporting the Finance Manager with VAT returns
Assisting with month-end tasks, including debtor reporting and elements of management accounts
Providing support during audit preparation
About You
Previous experience in a bookkeeping role, ideally within an SME
Confident using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or similar systems
Strong Excel and general systems skills
Experience working with high volumes of financial data
Good attention to detail and able to manage competing priorities
Comfortable working independently, with a proactive approach
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
AAT qualified (or working towards) would be an advantage
Experience with VAT returns, month-end or audit support is desirable
What’s on Offer
Salary up to £35,000
Stable, permanent opportunity
Friendly and supportive team environment
Pension, Well-being support
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