Bookkeeper

A well-established and growing renewable energy business is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their finance team. This is a full-time, office-based role ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who is eager to take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping operations and grow within the finance function. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the successful candidate will work closely with them, and will assist with financial reporting, statutory compliance, and the management of financial transactions across multiple entities. Key Responsibilities Accurately maintain records of financial transactions by posting transactions, ensuring daily compliance with legal requirements. Adhere to existing policies and procedures. Conduct stock management, control inventory movement, invoicing, and payment of creditors. Perform a comprehensive stock-take at least once a month and reconcile to the general ledger prior to submitting monthly management reports. Maintain subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions. Balance subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries. Maintain the general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries. Balance the general ledger by preparing a trial balance and reconciling accounts. Maintain historical records by filing documents. Prepare financial reports and monthly management reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising account information and trends. Prepare monthly management reports based on reconciled trial balance, including: Statement of Income and Expenditure Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) Cash Flow Statement with explanatory notes of moves against budgets Debtors and Creditors Age Analysis Comply with statutory requirements by studying regulations, enforcing adherence, filing reports, and advising management on necessary actions. Prepare bi-monthly VAT returns and annual working papers for auditors. Contribute to overall business success through coordinated alignment with business operations. Requirements Education and Experience Completed Accounting Diploma (minimum 24 months) from an accredited institution, final mark not less than an A OR Completed Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Computer literate Familiar with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Minimum 2 years' accounting experience in a stock-bearing enterprise Ability to work under continuous pressure in a high-pressure environment. Punctuality Analytical and problem-solving skills