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Recruiter
Shepherd Stubbs
Location
Bedfordshire
Salary
£32,000 - £36,000 per year (Bens + Pension + Future Hybrid)
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Working arrangement
Hybrid working
First listed by Ontap
13 October 2026
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Job description

Bookkeeper Salary: £32,000 - £36.000 D.O.E.

The Company

Our client is a well-established retail sales operation with an impressive annual turnover. As the business continues to grow, they are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to bring structure and control to their accounts function.

The Role

This is a hands-on bookkeeping role for someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and taking ownership of the accounts. This rapidly growing enterprise requires the successful applicant to work through a backlog and bring all bookkeeping up to date, whilst putting processes in place to improve the efficiency and organisation of the function going forward. You will work closely with the sales team, using good judgement and clear communication to obtain the sales information needed to keep the accounts accurate and up to date.

Key Responsibilities - Bookkeeper

Take ownership of the day-to-day accounts function and clear the existing backlog
Liaise directly with the sales team to gather and verify sales information
Monitor and implement processes and controls to ensure accounts are produced correctly and on time going forward
Manage bookkeeping using Sage (this role does not include payroll responsibilities)
Work within the company s specialist VAT scheme
Use sound, independent decision-making to resolve queries and discrepancies

About You

Proven bookkeeping experience, ideally within a fast-paced sales environment
Confident working with Sage
Experience with VAT margin scheme for used car dealerships is desirable (training can be provided)
Comfortable liaising with non-finance staff, particularly sales personnel
A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to organise and prioritise a backlog of work
Strong decision-making skills and confidence to work independently

The Package

Salary: £32,000 £36,000 D.O.E.
Future Hybrid working (when systems & controls have been implemented)
Hours Mon-Fri, 7.5 hours per day with unpaid hour for lunch
25 Days holiday + bank holidays
Auto-enrolment pension
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