Bookkeeper

Role: Bookkeeper
Location: Bedford
Salary: £30-34k

The Bookkeeper will have accountability of the Accounts function including payroll, whilst providing support to the business for all finance functions.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the finance department including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and financial statements.
- Process purchase invoices, payment runs and maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
- Submit monthly VAT and CIS returns, required P11D information, making the necessary payments for PAYE/NIC, CIS, Corporation Tax, VAT etc and ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulations (e.g., HMRC, VAT returns, PAYE).
- Payroll processing, deal with payroll queries and manage the company pension scheme, including ensuring the company complies with all legal requirements relating to employment.
- Provide advice and support to the business with technical, tax, payroll and pension queries.
- Monitor changes in tax/regulations providing relevant information to the business.
- Provide advice and support to the business for EVO.
- Create year end accounts file for the company accountants, liaising with them as required through the year.

Key Requirements
* AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA/CIMA part/fully qualified.
* Proven experience in a similar accounts or finance management role.
* Strong knowledge of UK accounting principles and tax regulations.
* Proficiency in Xero accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
* Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
* Effective communication and team management skills.

If you feel the above Bookkeeper specification matches your professional background, click apply.