Bookkeeper

Position: Bookkeeper (Permanent)
Bookkeeper – Permanent role - £28,000 - £35,000
Dudley West Midlands

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking for longevity and stability? I have an opportunity within an SME, family-owned business where you will be responsible for the transactional finance function and report into an experience Finance Director?
If you are detail-oriented, commercially aware, and confident managing accounts from end to end, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
We are working with a well-established, reputable, and growing business to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong all-round accounts experience, particularly in credit control, reporting, and VAT, who enjoys working in a hands-on, fully office-based environment.

The Role:

We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day finance operations of the business. This is a varied and responsible role requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the full sales and purchase ledger
Proactive credit control chasing outstanding debt and reducing aged debtor balances
Processing invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and efficiently
Performing regular bank reconciliations
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records using Sage 50
Supporting financial reporting
Handling general finance administration and supporting wider office functions

This role is offering stability and the opportunity to be a key part of a collaborative team environment.

About You
This role is suited to an experienced Bookkeeper with strong all-round accounting knowledge who is confident with proactive credit control and managing accounts with minimal supervision
You may currently be working as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Finance Officer, or Finance Manager within an SME environment..

Skills & Experience
To succeed in this role, you will have:

Proven experience in a Bookkeeping or similar all-round account’s role
Strong credit control experience with a track record of reducing debtor days
Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns
Strong working knowledge of Sage 50
Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel
The ability to work independently in a fully office-based environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable and experienced Bookkeeper who wants a varied, hands-on role within a stable and growing business