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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Bookkeeper

Salary Range
£30,000 - £35,000
£2,500 - £2,917 / mo

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Location Base
Ipswich, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Full Time Bookkeeper

An award winning swim school is looking to recruit a full time Bookkeeper for their Head Office in Ipswich.

The role of Bookkeeper is demanding and varied and requires excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work alone, whilst forming an integral part of the management team.

The job role includes, but not limited to:

Use Xero accounts system and payroll

Sales reconciliations and control of the ledger

Purchase invoice processing and control of the ledger

Purchase payments weekly and monthly

Monthly credit card processing

Banking and full reconciliation

VAT returns and filing online

Forecasting, budgeting and cash flow presentation

Day to day administration duties

Weekly enrolment analysis

Preparation of the monthly management accounts

Preparation of the profit and loss account/balance sheets

Full and comprehensive maintenance of the cash flow

Preparing figures for statutory accounts, tax computations and tax returns

Monthly payroll processing of 60 staff

Monthly pension auto enrolment analysis using Now Pensions

Year-end payroll processing

Operations system online booking software, reconciliation to payroll/receipts

HR Administration

Negotiation and management of large utility contracts

Responsible for company’s IT, insurance & telecoms

Preparations for board and management meetings

You need to:

Be AAT qualified Level 4 AAT qualified or equivalent experience or hold a suitable accountancy qualification

Be proficient in Xero accounting and payroll – Minimum 3 years experience

Have a commercial understanding of how a business operates

Be proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, NatWest Bankline

Have excellent focus, attention to detail and accuracy

Have excellent communication skills, both in person, written and on the telephone

Be quick to pick up new skills

Be self-motivated

Be of smart appearance

Be professional, enthusiastic, and friendly and have a fun personality

A general knowledge of IT systems would be advantageous

Have at least 5 years experience within a finance/payroll environment

Have ability to work independently as well as part of the Management Team

Have own transport

Summary

Xero

Payroll

Pension

HMRC payements NI PAYE CT VAT

Banking Natwest

Credit cards

Utilities

Software CoursePro Direct Debits Worldpay Cardstream EPOS Now till

If you believe that you have the skills required, then we would welcome your application. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications but will be in the range of £30,000 to £35,000 per annum.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Ipswich, IP8 3AS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
  • bookkeeping: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 01/03/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bookkeeper roles across First Strokes Swim Schools Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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First Strokes Swim Schools Ltd

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