Bookkeeper – Permanent role - £28,000 - £35,000
Dudley West Midlands

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking for longevity and stability? I have an opportunity within an SME, family-owned business where you will be responsible for the transactional finance function and report into an experience Finance Director?
If you are detail-oriented, commercially aware, and confident managing accounts from end to end, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
We are working with a well-established, reputable, and growing business to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong all-round accounts experience, particularly in credit control, reporting, and VAT, who enjoys working in a hands-on, fully office-based environment.
The Role:
We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day finance operations of the business. This is a varied and responsible role requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
Key responsibilities include:
*Managing the full sales and purchase ledger
*Proactive credit control chasing outstanding debt and reducing aged debtor balances
*Processing invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and efficiently
*Performing regular bank reconciliations
*Preparing and submitting VAT returns
*Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records using Sage 50
*Supporting financial reporting
*Handling general finance administration and supporting wider office functions
This role is offering stability and the opportunity to be a key part of a collaborative team environment.
About You
This role is suited to an experienced Bookkeeper with strong all-round accounting knowledge who is confident with proactive credit control and managing accounts with minimal supervision
You may currently be working as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Finance Officer, or Finance Manager within an SME environment..
Skills & Experience
To succeed in this role, you will have:
*Proven experience in a Bookkeeping or similar all-round account’s role
*Strong credit control experience with a track record of reducing debtor days
*Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns
*Strong working knowledge of Sage 50
*Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel
*The ability to work independently in a fully office-based environment
This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable and experienced Bookkeeper who wants a varied, hands-on role within a stable and growing business.