Job Title: Bookkeeper

Location: Cannock

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000

Higher end of the range available for candidates with broad transactional experience and exposure to producing basic management reports within an SME environment.

We’re delighted to be supporting a fantastic Reed client based in Cannock — a well-established, exciting business that continues to grow. They are now looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to take ownership of the company’s day-to-day financial processes and keep everything running smoothly.

This is a great role for someone who loves being hands-on, understands the ins and outs of transactional finance, and can confidently maintain accurate, up-to-date company accounts. You’ll be the go-to person for all bookkeeping activity and play a key role in supporting the business with reliable financial information.

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Managing all day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, ensuring all income and expenditure is accurately recorded.
• Overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including reconciliations and payment runs.
• Preparing monthly financial reports, supporting the Director with clear, easy-to-understand figures.
• Assisting with basic management accounts tasks such as month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments (training can be provided for the right person).
• Acting as the main point of contact across the business for finance queries, promoting transparency and consistency.
• Keeping processes tidy, organised and efficient, with the freedom to improve systems where needed.

Ideally, You Will:

• Have strong experience as a Bookkeeper or in an all-round accounts role within an SME.
• Be confident handling the full spectrum of transactional finance with minimal supervision.
• Have experience using Xero (advantageous but not essential).
• Enjoy working autonomously, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Be proactive, personable, and comfortable supporting a small, friendly team.

Benefits:

• Work closely with the Director and contribute directly to how the business moves forward.
• Full trust and autonomy in managing your own workload.
• A real opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing, supportive business.
• Beautiful and easily accessible working location.

What Now?

If you are interested in this position, please don't hesitate to apply as interviews can take place immediately!