Location: Welwyn Garden City, AL7 Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 Job Code: MJ2180

Bookkeeper (Hybrid)

We're looking for a detail-oriented, experienced Bookkeeper to join our client's team in Welwyn Garden City.

Our client is being very flexible regarding hours and working from home. Ideally, they need someone in the office 2 days per week.

This is a key role where you'll own the daily finances and keep everything running smoothly. You must be an expert with Xero and ready to handle all the basics: paying bills, invoicing, bank checks, and filing VAT.

If you are highly accurate, keep super-tidy records, and can give the team the quick, clear financial numbers they need to make smart decisions, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

* Maintain accurate and complete financial records exclusively using the Xero accounting platform.

* Process all supplier invoices, record employee expenses, and manage all incoming and outgoing payments efficiently.

* Manage the full invoicing cycle and actively follow up on overdue customer balances and old debt.

* Maintain and process monthly spreadsheets related to the bought ledger to track supplier liabilities.

* Conduct prompt and precise reconciliation of all company bank statements and credit card accounts.

* Prepare and deliver comprehensive monthly financial reports (P&L and Balance Sheet) for management review.

* Prepare and compile all necessary documentation to support the accurate filing of quarterly or annual VAT returns.

* Assist with internal budget tracking, year-end procedures, and compile documentation for internal and external audits.

* Complete and submit the detailed monthly payroll spreadsheet to the external outsourced payroll provider.

The successful candidate will have:

* Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar financial role.

* MUST have at least 2 years’ experience of Xero Accounting Software

* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting.

* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets for data manipulation and ledger input.

* Excellent communication skills, particularly for chasing outstanding debts professionally.

Benefits:

* No weekends

* 28 Days Holiday Inc. Bank Holidays

* Company Pension

***Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy. Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions become available