Bookkeeper / Office Manager
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: up to £35,000 per annum
Hours: Monday Friday
Were seeking a reliable and organised Bookkeeper / Office Manager to handle day-to-day financial tasks and ensure smooth office operations.
The ideal candidate will have solid bookkeeping experience, strong administrative skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Duties
- Handle day-to-day financial tasks, including recording transactions and maintaining accurate accounts
- Process supplier and customer payments, monitor outstanding balances, and support credit control activities
- Manage payroll administration and ensure timely payments to staff
- Reconcile bank accounts and monitor cash flow across multiple currencies
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and assist with other statutory reporting as required
- Produce monthly and ad-hoc financial reports for leadership review
- Oversee general office operations, including managing contracts, utilities, and supplier relationships
- Act as a key holder with responsibility for site access and general security
- Coordinate office resource planning and ensure effective allocation across departments
- Support compliance with health & safety policies and site standards
- Manage non-stock purchasing processes and maintain authorisation procedures
- Assist with maintaining ISO standards and contribute to continuous improvement of internal processes
Skills
- AAT Level 24 (or equivalent) qualification in bookkeeping or accounting
- Good understanding of VAT rules and general financial compliance requirements
- Proven experience in a similar finance or office management role, with strong knowledge of core bookkeeping practices
- Highly organised, with clear and professional communication skills
- Skilled in producing accurate financial reports and supporting wider financial planning
- Proficient in Excel, with experience in spreadsheets and basic financial modelling
To apply, or for more information please contact Shannon on 07441919648 or shannon@holtrecruitmentgroup.com ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bournemouth,England
Start: 14/10/2025
Salary / Rate: £26000 - £35000 per annum
Posted: 2025-10-14 08:42:10
£35,000 - £38,000 + Hybrid + Medical Insurance + BenefitsAre you an experienced Bookkeeper with a background in multi-client work who's looking for a stable, long-term role in a professional, well-established practice? If you'd value a calm, supportive office environment (rather than a frantic start-up culture), this could be the opportunity for you.Joining a mature accountancy practice of around 5-6 staff, you'll report to the Accounts Manager and play a key role in supporting a broad mix of clients, from sole traders to partnerships and limited companies.
Day-to-day, you'll take ownership of bookkeeping tasks through to trial balance and provide valuable financial insight to clients and the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping using client or in-house software, including VAT returns and quarterly management accounts
Year-end preparation: balance sheet reconciliations, trial balance, financial statements
CASLA reports, cashflow reporting and ad hoc financial analysis
Preparing management accounts and recommending ways to improve performance
Clerical support for Companies House submissions
Skills & Experience
To succeed, you'll need prior experience managing multiple client accounts in either practice, bureau or bookkeeping agency settings.
You will also bring:
Solid bookkeeping skills with year-end preparation up to trial balance
Proficiency in Xero and QuickBooks (Sage less common, training available)
At least 3 years' relevant bookkeeping experience
VAT knowledge essential
IRIS experience would be advantageous, but not essential
Full-time hours are available, though part-time applications are also welcomed, with a minimum of around 20 hours per week; the typical sweet spot is 22-25 hours and a school-hours model is possible.
Following probation, hybrid working is offered (though the role is not fully remote due to paperwork flow).
Free on-site parking is available although the office is within walking distance of North Camp station.This is a rare opportunity to join a supportive, long-established team where people stay.
With busy season approaching, the firm is keen to move quickly.
If you're an experienced Bookkeeper looking for stability, flexibility and the chance to add value to clients, we'd love to hear from you.
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Type: Permanent Location: Farnborough, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £38000 per annum + Hybrid + Medical Insurance + Benefits
Posted: 2025-09-22 17:44:51
