Bookkeeper, Bakewell

Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

£13.46 per hour / Negotiable depending on experience

Bakewell

Above National Minimum Wage, Day shift, Full Time, Monday to Friday, Temp to Perm

Accounts / Financial, Commercial, Secretarial & Administrative

Search Area: Bakewell, Derbyshire

A business in the DE45 area of Bakewell are looking for a highly organised Bookkeeper to manage their day‑to‑day financial operations. You will be joining the team on a temporary to permanent basis. If you enjoy structure, precision, and keeping accounts in perfect order, this Bookkeeper role is for you.

In this role you will be recording daily financial transactions, completing VAT returns, preparing invoices for HRMC, balancing accounts and so much more. A degree in accounting/finance is preferred but not essential, but you must have proficiency with accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, Xero and Excel.

 

Pay Rate:

  • £13.46 per hour
  • Negotiable depending on experience
  • Paid weekly

 

Hours:

  • Full time (Part‑time available)
  • Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

 

As a Bookkeeper, your duties will include:

  • Recording daily financial transactions (purchases, sales, receipts, payments)
  • Updating and maintaining the general ledger
  • Preparing trial balances for accountants
  • Processing payroll support and ensuring timely tax filings
  • Reconciling bank statements
  • Completing VAT returns
  • Preparing invoices for HMRC
  • Balancing accounts (double‑entry bookkeeping)
  • Checking company bank statements
  • Preparing cash flow statements
  • Handling financial paperwork and filing

 

To succeed as our Bookkeeper, you will need:

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work quickly and meet deadlines
  • Excellent concentration and organisational skills
  • Proficiency with accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, Excel)
  • Understanding of basic accounting principles and the accounting cycle
  • Trustworthiness, discretion, and professionalism
  • A degree in accounting/finance is preferred but not essential
  • Training provided where needed

 

How to Apply:

  • Call Molly on 01246 278000 (Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm)
  • Email your CV to chesterfield@essentialrecruitment.co.uk with your CV

 

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 working days of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. We’ll keep your details on file for future opportunities.

This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment (an Employment Business).

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