Bookkeeper – Sage Experience Essential
Harvard & Taylor Group
Location: London
Job Type: Full-time
About Harvard & Taylor Group
Harvard & Taylor Group is a privately owned British group with interests across property, investment and operating businesses.
As the Group continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced and highly organised Bookkeeper to take responsibility for day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration across our Group companies.
This is a hands-on position for someone who is confident working across multiple companies, takes ownership of their responsibilities and maintains a consistently high level of accuracy.
Strong practical experience using Sage accounting software is essential for this role.
The Role
You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records across the Group and supporting the wider finance and management function.
The position requires someone who can work independently, manage competing priorities and ensure that financial information and supporting documentation are properly maintained.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate bookkeeping records across multiple Group companies
* Manage day-to-day bookkeeping using Sage
* Process purchase invoices and maintain the purchase ledger
* Raise and process sales invoices and maintain the sales ledger
* Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
* Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations
* Process and record supplier and other business payments
* Monitor outstanding invoices and support credit control
* Maintain accurate records of business expenses and receipts
* Prepare bookkeeping records for VAT returns and assist with VAT submissions
* Maintain accurate intercompany transaction and balance records
* Assist with month-end processes
* Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reports
* Assist with payroll-related administration where required
* Reconcile supplier and customer accounts
* Investigate and resolve discrepancies
* Liaise with accountants, suppliers and internal members of the Group
* Maintain organised digital financial records and supporting documentation
* Ensure financial information is recorded accurately and on time
* Provide additional finance and administrative support when required
Essential Experience & Skills
The successful candidate must have:
* Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant or in a similar finance position
* Strong practical experience using Sage accounting software
* Good knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping
* Experience managing purchase and sales ledgers
* Experience with bank and credit card reconciliations
* Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable
* Understanding of VAT and VAT record keeping
* Experience supporting month-end processes
* Good Microsoft Excel skills
* Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong organisational and time-management skills
* Ability to manage multiple companies, accounts and priorities
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
* Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential financial information
Please note: Sage experience is essential. Applicants without practical Sage experience will not be suitable for this position.
Desirable Experience
Experience in any of the following would be particularly beneficial:
* Working within a group or multi-company structure
* Property or property-related businesses
* Owner-managed or privately owned businesses
* Intercompany accounting
* Supporting management accounts
* Working directly with external accountants
The Person
We are looking for someone who is dependable, methodical and takes pride in keeping accurate financial records.
You should be comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment where priorities can change and where you will be trusted to manage your area of responsibility without constant supervision.
You will need to be proactive in identifying discrepancies, following up outstanding information and ensuring bookkeeping records remain accurate and up to date.
What We Offer
* A responsible and varied bookkeeping position
* Exposure to multiple businesses within the Group
* The opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping
* Direct involvement with a growing privately owned business group
* A professional and entrepreneurial working environment
* Opportunity for the position and responsibilities to develop as the Group grows
Salary
Competitive and dependent on experience.
Application
Please apply with your current CV, including details of your Sage experience and previous bookkeeping responsibilities.
Harvard & Taylor Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Pay: £25,420.00-£42,985.46 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
