Bookkeeper

1 day ago

Ormskirk L SR, United Kingdom North West Turf Full time

About Us:

We are a long-established, family-run business. Our accounts function is currently a one-person department, supported by the directors for weekly oversight. After 10 years our exisiting bookkeeper is moving on, so we are looking for a capable, proactive and organised individual who can take ownership of the day-to-day finances and help modernise and streamline our systems.

This is an ideal role for someone experienced in SME bookkeeping/accounting who enjoys variety, autonomy and improving processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Day-to-day accounting (Sage 50):
  • Accounts Payable – processing purchase invoices, supplier statements, payment runs
  • Accounts Receivable – raising sales invoices, allocating payments, chasing debt
  • Credit control and cashflow monitoring
  • Posting all transactions in Sage 50
  • Bank reconciliations for multiple accounts
  • Preparing weekly financial updates for directors

Month/Quarter-end:

  • VAT returns (MTD)
  • Accruals/prepayments where required
  • Liaising with external accountants

Payroll & HR admin:

  • Collating weekly/monthly hours for submission to external payroll provider
  • Checking payroll reports for accuracy
  • Assisting with holiday/sickness tracking

General finance administration:

  • Maintaining organised financial records
  • Responding to supplier/customer queries

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Experience in a similar accounts role within an SME
  • Strong working knowledge of Sage 50
  • Excellent accuracy, organisation and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
  • Comfortable improving/streamlining existing processes
  • Strong communication skills for working with suppliers, customers and Directors
  • AAT Level 3–4 or equivalent experience
  • Advanced Excel skills

Nice to Have (Not Essential):

  • Experience producing management accounts
  • Experience preparing payroll (or interest in learning)
  • Experience working with external accountants
  • Knowledge of cashflow forecasting

Future Progression:

In the longer term there is scope for the right person to take on additional responsibility currently handled by external accountants, such as:

  • Producing quarterly management accounts
  • Preparing payroll in-house
  • Supporting budgeting
  • Assisting with year-end prep

We are looking for someone who enjoys developing their role and helping a business move forward.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary depending on experience (£30k–£37k)
  • Autonomy and influence within a trusted role
  • A friendly family-business culture
  • Stability and long-term career potential
  • Opportunity to modernise systems and make the role your own

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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