Bookkeeper

About the opportunity:

We act as the internal recruitment partner for a diverse group of businesses operating across commercial property, home screening products, aerial surveying, and self‑storage.

You’ll be joining a small, friendly team where everyone plays a meaningful part in the success of the group. With two expanding companies to support, this role offers variety, visibility, and the chance to contribute to efficient financial operations across our portfolio.

Based in Peterborough, the group spans several SME businesses with active development plans making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build and progress their accounting career.

The Role

We’re looking for a motivated and detail‑driven Bookkeeper to take responsibility for day‑to‑day transactional finance across two businesses. This is a hands‑on, office‑based role where accuracy, organisation, and proactive communication are key.

Working closely with our Group Management Accountant, you’ll support bookkeeping, invoicing, purchase ledger, reconciliations, expense processing, and reporting tasks, helping to ensure smooth financial operations across the group.

It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting the details right, and wants to further develop their financial skillset within a supportive SME environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake daily bookkeeping and transactional finance tasks
• Raise and issue sales invoices and credit notes
• Carry out credit control activities to ensure timely income collection
• Manage purchase orders for suppliers and subcontractors
• Track expenditure against purchase orders and budgets
• Reconcile company bank accounts and credit card statements
• Process cross‑charging between group businesses and prepare related invoices
• Manage staff expenses and ensure policy compliance
• Prepare monthly and quarterly journals
• Support expenditure and cashflow reporting
• Administer quarterly rent and service charge income
• Respond to finance‑related queries from internal colleagues
• Liaise professionally with customers, suppliers, and partner businesses

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Minimum 3 years bookkeeping experience (Ideally)
• Ability to analyse financial data and interpret key information
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills
• Confident communication skills and a helpful, supportive manner
• Good IT literacy, including Excel, Microsoft Office and accounting systems
• Experience using Sage and/or Xero, with a willingness to learn other software
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work independently
• AAT part‑qualified ideal, though all applicants with strong experience will be considered
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working within a small team

In return we are offering:

• Competitive salary between £25,000 – £27,000, dependent on experience
• Supportive and collaborative working environment across two growing businesses
• Opportunities to develop your accounting career within an expanding SME group
• Free on-site parking

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.