Bookkeeper

Big Ant Recruitment is thrilled to partner with a family-run business specialising in Pool and Spa Maintenance and construction of new pools. We're on the hunt for an enthusiastic, positive, and proactive Bookkeeper to join their close-knit team.

Location: Just outside Newton Abbot – with free parking!

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a small, family-run business where flexibility and a team-focused attitude are key. You'll work directly alongside the Directors and Office Manager, serving as the main point of contact for all financial operations.

Hours:
This role can be either:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with an hour for lunch

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers.
• Managing Clik invoicing from job sheets.
• Resolving invoice queries with suppliers and customers.
• Credit control: tracking overdue accounts and reporting to Directors.
• Collating and recording expenses, reconciling credit card statements, petty cash, and bank accounts.
• Month-end duties, including payment runs, journal entries, management accounts, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Submitting VAT returns.
• Producing month-end accounts.
• Liaising with external accountants.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintaining engineers' timesheets for payroll processing.
• Ensuring timely payment of PAYE, VAT, and Corporation Tax to HMRC.
• Supporting the Office Manager with general administration service enquires.

Bonus Skills:
If you have a background in marketing, this would be a huge plus! Your skills could help enhance the company’s presence and customer outreach.

What We're Looking For:

• A proactive team player with bookkeeping experience.
• Someone who thrives in a small, dynamic team and enjoys contributing to a variety of tasks.

Perks:

• Work with a friendly, supportive team.
• Enjoy free parking at the office.
• Be part of a growing and reputable local business.

If you’re looking for a role that offers variety, impact, and flexibility, we’d love to hear from you!