Bookkeeper

Junior Bookkeeper

Location: Bromsgrove (Office Based)
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

We are looking for a proactive and organised Junior Bookkeeper to join our finance team based in Bromsgrove. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their bookkeeping career while working alongside and supporting an experienced Senior Bookkeeper.

You will gain exposure to all aspects of the finance function, assisting with the day-to-day running of the accounts department and playing an important role in ensuring accurate financial records.

Junior Bookkeeper Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Bookkeeper with daily finance activities

• Perform bank reconciliations across multiple accounts

• Assist with purchase ledger processing and supplier payments

• Maintain the sales ledger and support credit control activities

• Help prepare and submit VAT returns

• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes

• Monitor cash flow and reconcile balances

• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation

• Support balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset records

• Assist with management reporting and financial analysis

• Help process payroll, pensions and HMRC administration (training provided if required)

• Support accounting for e-commerce platforms including Shopify, PayPal, Stripe and Klarna

• Assist with foreign currency transactions and multi-currency accounting

• Carry out general finance administration and other ad hoc duties as required

The successful Junior Bookkeeper will ideally have 

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts assistant role

• Good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations

• Knowledge of VAT principles

• Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a small finance team

In return you will receive a 

• Salary of £28,000 - £30,000 , depending on experience

• Office-based role in Bromsgrove

• Ongoing training and mentoring from an experienced Senior Bookkeeper

• Opportunity to broaden your accounting knowledge and develop your career

• Friendly and supportive working environment

• Opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the finance function

If you're looking to build a long-term career in finance and bookkeeping, we'd love to hear from you. Please click APPLY with your updated CV and I will be in touch soon