Senior Bookkeeper (Hemel Hempstead)

Senior Bookkeeper / Full Time

Location: Hemel Hempstead (5 days per week onsite)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client in the plumbing and bathroom design industry, for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Bookkeeper to join their team based in Hemel Hempstead.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and working in a fast-paced, evolving business. Reporting to the Fractional Financial Controller and Operational Manager, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day finance function while helping to streamline and modernise existing processes.

The Role

As the Senior Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the finance function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and strong financial controls across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the purchase ledger and sales ledger

• Accounts payable and accounts receivable

• Credit control and cash collection

• Processing payroll

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns

• General bookkeeping and day-to-day financial administration

• Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records

• Supporting month-end processes

• Identifying opportunities to improve, streamline and automate manual processes

• Working closely with the Fractional Financial Controller and Operational Manager to support the business as it continues to evolve

About You

We're looking for someone who is not only technically strong but also commercially aware and proactive in their approach.

You'll ideally have:

• Significant experience in a senior bookkeeping or finance position

• A hands-on attitude with the confidence to manage a broad finance workload

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• A process-driven mindset with experience improving efficiencies

• The ability to adapt to change and thrive in a growing business

• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail

• The confidence to think outside the box and suggest improvements

• Bookkeeping or accounting qualifications are desirable but not essential if supported by relevant experience

What's on Offer

• Salary of £35,000-£40,000, depending on experience

• A permanent, full-time opportunity

• A varied and autonomous role with real scope to make an impact

• The opportunity to help shape and improve finance processes within the business

• A collaborative working environment where your ideas and experience will be valued

Please note: This is a fully office-based position in Hemel Hempstead, five days per week. Candidates should ideally live within a reasonable commuting distance.

If you're an experienced Senior Bookkeeper looking for a role where you can truly add value, drive improvements and become an integral part of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.