Bookkeeper

RECfinancial are supporting a leading UK organisation as they look to appoint an experienced Accountant / Sage 50 Bookkeeper on a long‑term, flexible basis. This role is ideal for a confident, hands on operator who enjoys full ownership of the finance process.

Due to the location of the companies office this role is accessible from all areas of Leicestershire.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Overseeing and Hands On
  -high-volume purchase ledger (4,000 invoices per month)
• Managing and supporting an AP assistant, including holiday/sickness cover
• Sales ledger allocations, raising invoices and resolving billing queries
• Posting bank payments, journals, non‑PO invoices and reviewing nominal activity
• Completing quarterly VAT returns and liaising with the Finance Director
• Using Barclays banking software and bespoke AP workflow tools

• Minimum 3 years’ experience using Sage 50 (Sage 200 beneficial)
• Strong communicator, confident resolving queries across suppliers and operations
• Highly accurate, organised and fully computer‑literate
  
  Comfortable travelling to occasional meetings

• £35,000 - £40,000 (Full Time or 30 hours per week, salary would then be pro rata)
• Great working environment
• On Site parking

Industry Sector: Accountancy

Job Type: Permanent – Full Time

Salary in GBP (£): 35000 – 40000, Annual Salary

Job Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands, UK

Years of Relevant

Experience:

5+ years

Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education Level: Vocational

Skills: Bookkeeping, Management Accounts