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Bookkeeper

Ashdown Group
Posted a day ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 2HJ

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a global manufacturing company in the UK.
  • The role requires a minimum of two years of experience in an accounts assistant or bookkeeping position.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial records, managing the sales and purchase ledgers, and processing VAT returns.
  • The salary offered is up to £36,000, along with benefits such as a non-contributory pension and private healthcare.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel is essential, and Mandarin or Cantonese language skills are desirable.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a global manufacturing company. The role will be part of their small and friendly UK team based at their modern offices near Bracknell, where there is on-site parking. 

Reporting to the Finance Manager the ideal candidate will have solid knowledge of double entry bookkeeping experience and transactional accounting duties.

The Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining financial records and managing the sales ledger, including invoicing, account reconciliations, and credit control. You will also oversee the purchase ledger, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payments, and staff expenses. Additional tasks include processing month-end journal entries for prepayments, accruals, and depreciation, handling VAT returns, performing bank reconciliations, and reconciling supplier statements. You will also provide support to the Finance Manager when required.

The ideal candidate will have.

Proven experience in an accounts assistant/bookkeeping role.

Solid knowledge of double entry bookkeeping

Experience with sales and purchase ledger.

Confident in processing VAT returns.

Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel

Mandarin or Cantonese language skills desirable 

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

The salary on offer is up to £36,000 with benefits including non-contributory Pension, Private Healthcare and Death-in-Service.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.