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Bookkeeper
Stafford | Part Time | £15,000 - £19,800 dependent on experience
About Outserve
Outserve is a specialist accounting and business automation company. We help ambitious businesses improve visibility, streamline operations and build robust financial foundations that support growth.
As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to take ownership of our internal finance function. This role is responsible for ensuring our financial records are accurate, our processes are efficient and our management team have reliable information to support decision making.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and being a trusted part of a growing business. You'll work closely with the Managing Director and external advisers, playing a key role in supporting the financial health and success of Outserve.
Salary & Benefits
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Up to £19,800 dependent on experience (part time salary)
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Monthly wellbeing bonus
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Private Medical Insurance
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2x Death in Service cover
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Holiday buy/sell scheme
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Auto-enrolment pension scheme
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Free onsite refreshments and snacks
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Ongoing learning and development opportunities
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A supportive and collaborative team environment
The Role
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the day-to-day financial management of Outserve.
This is a hands-on role requiring excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately, support effective decision-making through timely reporting, and maintain high standards of financial control and compliance.
What You'll Be Doing
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Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
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Managing the sales ledger and purchase ledger.
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Processing invoices, payments, receipts and expenses.
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Completing bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations.
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Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
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Supporting month-end and year-end processes.
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Producing routine financial reports and information for Directors.
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Supporting cashflow monitoring and forecasting activities.
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Managing supplier payments and relationships.
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Working closely with external accountants and advisers.
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Maintaining strong financial controls and documentation.
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Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
What We're Looking For
Essential
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Previous experience within a Bookkeeper role.
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Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial controls.
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Experience managing sales ledger, purchase ledger and reconciliations.
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VAT return preparation experience.
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
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Strong organisational and time management skills.
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Confident communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships.
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Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
Desirable
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AAT qualification or equivalent.
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Experience with Xero and cloud accounting systems.
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Experience supporting SMEs.
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Experience of improving finance processes and systems.
Why Join Outserve?
We're looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys improving processes and wants to play a key role within a growing business. If you're someone who enjoys taking ownership, working collaboratively and making a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team that is passionate about helping businesses grow whilst building something special of our own.
