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Bookkeeper

Castle Employment
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire YO42, England

Salary

£28000 - £35000/annum 31 days hol, M-F working hours

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Bookkeeper to join a family business located on the outskirts of York.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from £28,000 to £35,000, along with 31 days of holiday and attractive Monday to Friday working hours.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in a similar finance position, ideally within an SME, and knowledge of payroll processes.
  • Key responsibilities include general bookkeeping up to trial balance, bank reconciliation, invoicing, credit control, and payroll duties.
  • The role is suitable for those currently in positions such as Accounts Assistant or Finance Officer, and familiarity with accountancy software like Xero or Sage is required.
We are currently recruiting for an opportunity as a Bookkeeper to join a family business based on the outskirts of York. A salary of 28,000 to 35,000 is on offer alongside 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) with attractive Monday to Friday working hours, with some possibility of flexible hours.

As Bookkeeper, you will report in Senior Management and will be responsible for day-to-day finance, including bookkeeping up to trial balance. You will also liaise with the external Accountant.

Key responsibilities for the Bookkeeper will include:

  • General bookkeeping including VAT, bank postings, etc.
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Sales and purchase invoicing
  • Payment runs
  • Credit control
  • General finance responsibilities, as directed and required, up to trial balance
  • Payroll duties including RTI, pensions and HMRC reporting
  • Ad hoc office duties when needed
To be successful in thisBookkeeper opportunity you must:

  • Have previous experience in a similar finance position, ideally within an SME
  • Have knowledge of payroll processes (even for smaller payrolls)
  • Be able to work on your own initiative, as well as part of a small team
  • Have knowledge of using accountancy software such as Xero, Sage, Quickbooks, etc. with the capability to be able to learn new systems and processes quickly
  • Be confident in using Excel and creating forecasting and projections
  • Be customer-focused and have excellent communication skills
We would be keen to speak with individuals who are currently in an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Finance Officer, Finance Manager or Finane Officer role who are looking for a new challenge. You may already possess payroll knowledge or you may be looking for an opportunity to progress and develop your skill set. This role would also suit an individual who has studied or is currently studying their AAT qualification, but this qualification level is not essential.

Based on the outskirts of York, this role is commutable from York, Dunnington, Pocklington, Elvington, Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, Market Weighton, Howdenand surrounding areas.

If you are interested in thisBookkeeper position, please apply now or get in touch to have a confidential conversation today.

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