Senior Bookkeeper

Senior Bookkeeper 📍 Merseyside | 💷 £35,000 – £50,000 DOE + Bonuses | 🕐 Full-time, Permanent Howard James Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a rapidly growing, award-winning independent business in the electrical wholesale sector, based in Merseyside. Due to continued expansion, we are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to take ownership of the financial function and support the business through its next exciting phase of growth. What you’ll be doing: * Maintaining and reconciling financial records, including sales and purchase ledgers * Preparing VAT returns and managing payroll processes * Handling bank reconciliations and overseeing cash flow * Assisting with monthly management accounts and financial reporting * Liaising with external accountants and auditors * Continuously reviewing and improving financial systems and processes What we’re looking for: ✅ Strong bookkeeping experience – ideally within a similar industry (not essential) ✅ Proficiency with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks ✅ Solid understanding of VAT and payroll ✅ Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy ✅ Able to work independently and manage multiple financial tasks efficiently What’s on offer: 💷 Competitive salary – negotiable based on experience 🎯 Bonus schemes – performance-based, company-wide, and annual 📈 Opportunities for career development and progression 🚗 Free on-site parking 🙌 Supportive, friendly working environment within a growing organisation This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful business where your expertise will be recognised and valued. If you're a confident and capable bookkeeper looking for a new challenge – we’d love to hear from you. 📩 Apply now or contact Howard James Recruitment for more information