Bookkeeper/Management Accounts

A luxury company is seeking a Bookkeeper and Assistant Management Accountant to join their dedicated finance team in St. Albans. This full-time, office-based position offers you the chance to take ownership of day-to-day accounting functions while gaining valuable exposure to management accounts.

What you'll do:

As a Bookkeeper and Assistant Management Accountant, you will play an integral role in maintaining the financial health of the organisation. Your daily responsibilities will include managing both purchase and sales ledgers, handling supplier queries with empathy, reconciling statements, processing payments, raising invoices, overseeing credit control activities, preparing CIS deduction statements, supporting weekly cashflow reporting, assisting with month-end close tasks such as accruals and journals, processing employee expense claims, preparing VAT returns for review, and providing ad-hoc financial analysis. Success in this role requires you to be dependable in managing multiple priorities simultaneously while demonstrating sensitivity when communicating with colleagues and external partners. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with the Financial Controller and other members of the finance team as you contribute to accurate reporting and efficient operations.

• Input supplier invoices into accounting software and CRM systems with precision, ensuring all records are up-to-date and accurate for effective financial tracking.
• Handle supplier queries promptly and professionally, maintaining positive relationships through considerate communication and timely resolution of issues.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations regularly, verifying transactions and ensuring consistency between internal records and external statements.
• Manage weekly BACS payment runs efficiently, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to guarantee payments are processed on schedule.
• Raise retail and contract sales invoices accurately, supporting the sales ledger process and contributing to reliable revenue reporting.
• Oversee credit control activities by managing outstanding payments, following up with clients in a polite manner to ensure timely settlements.
• Prepare ad-hoc sales invoices as required, adapting quickly to changing business needs while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Monitor IRP (Dealer) invoice processing and credit control, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to maintain clear records and resolve any discrepancies.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations diligently, reviewing multiple accounts for completeness and correctness as part of month-end procedures.
• Assist with bank reconciliations across several accounts, ensuring all transactions are matched correctly for robust financial oversight.

What you bring:

To excel as a Bookkeeper and Management Accountant within this company’s finance team, you will bring proven experience in bookkeeping alongside exposure to management accounts processes. Your background should include formal qualifications such as AAT Level 3 or equivalent. You will possess strong analytical abilities supported by advanced Excel skills—enabling you to interpret data efficiently—and ideally some familiarity with SAP systems. Your interpersonal strengths will shine through as you communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels as well as external partners. Dependability is key: your track record of meeting deadlines for payment runs or reconciliations will demonstrate your commitment. You’ll also show adaptability when handling ad-hoc requests or new challenges that arise during busy periods. By drawing on your experience preparing CIS deduction statements or processing expense claims, you’ll contribute positively towards maintaining accurate records while supporting wider business objectives.

• Minimum AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent is essential for understanding core accounting principles required in this role.
• Proven experience in bookkeeping with exposure to management accounts enables you to handle complex financial tasks confidently.
• Exceptional attention to detail ensures accuracy across all aspects of purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations, and reporting duties.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel allows you to analyse data effectively; SAP experience would be beneficial but is not mandatory for success.
• Excellent communication skills empower you to liaise considerately with colleagues, suppliers, and clients while resolving queries or discussing financial matters.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team supports harmonious operations across the finance department.
• Demonstrated reliability in meeting deadlines for payment runs, reconciliations, VAT returns, and other time-sensitive tasks reflects your commitment to quality service.
• Experience preparing CIS deduction statements shows your familiarity with industry-specific requirements relevant to construction-related transactions.
• Competence in processing employee expense claims highlights your organisational skills when managing multiple streams of information simultaneously.
• Capacity for ad-hoc financial analysis demonstrates your flexibility in responding quickly to requests from senior management.
• Handle double-entry bookeeping across all ledgers

What sets this company apart:

This luxury company stands out due to its reputation for excellence within both private residential and commercial sectors. Employees benefit from being part of an inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration across teams—where everyone’s contributions are recognised. The organisation invests in ongoing training opportunities so staff can continue developing their professional skills over time. Supportive leadership encourages open communication while fostering an environment where individuals feel trusted and empowered. As part of this knowledgeable team based in St. Albans’ vibrant community hub, you’ll enjoy working alongside experts who share their insights generously—helping each other grow together while delivering exceptional service for discerning clients.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates