Bookkeeper
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bradford, Yorkshire, BD10 |
| Company: | IPS Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58469776 |
Summary
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to help keep their financial operations running smoothly on a 6 month contract. You’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate records, managing day-to-day transactions, and supporting the finance team in ensuring efficient and compliant accounting processes.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working across multiple functions, from invoicing and reconciliations to reporting and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities of Bookkeeper
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records within the accounting system.
- Process daily transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Prepare and send client invoices promptly.
- Track outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments.
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve payment or billing queries.
- Produce regular debtor and cashflow reports for management review.
- Manage supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments with accuracy and attention to deadlines.
- Support month-end processes, reconciliations, and management reporting.
- Assist with payroll preparation and employee expense claims.
- Help with tax submissions and liaise with external accountants as required.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
Essential
- Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant in a professional environment.
- Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and financial controls.
- Experience managing accounts receivable and maintaining constructive client or stakeholder relationships.
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, or similar) and solid Excel skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability.
- Capable of working independently, managing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
- Clear communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working across multiple functions, from invoicing and reconciliations to reporting and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities of Bookkeeper
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records within the accounting system.
- Process daily transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Prepare and send client invoices promptly.
- Track outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments.
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve payment or billing queries.
- Produce regular debtor and cashflow reports for management review.
- Manage supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments with accuracy and attention to deadlines.
- Support month-end processes, reconciliations, and management reporting.
- Assist with payroll preparation and employee expense claims.
- Help with tax submissions and liaise with external accountants as required.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
Essential
- Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant in a professional environment.
- Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and financial controls.
- Experience managing accounts receivable and maintaining constructive client or stakeholder relationships.
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, or similar) and solid Excel skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability.
- Capable of working independently, managing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
- Clear communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
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