Bookkeeper

Ready to bring your bookkeeping skills to a growing business where you'll be more than just a number?This is your chance to join a supportive, forward-thinking team where your input matters, your work makes a real difference, and there's room to grow alongside the company.

If you thrive on getting stuck in, take pride in balancing the books perfectly, and want to make a real impact, then this is the role you've been waiting for!

About the company:

You'll join a business known for its innovative and cutting-edge solutions in the engineering sector, with a strong reputation across industries such as renewables, oil and gas and power. What began as a humble venture has since evolved into a dynamic player on a national scale. Despite its rapid growth, the organisation remains deeply committed to the core values that have driven its success, fostering a collaborative, family-oriented environment where every contribution is valued. By becoming a part of this team, you're not just joining a business, you're becoming part of a legacy built on trust, reliability, and a shared passion for engineering excellence.

You'll be working in a contemporary office in Stockton, offering a vibrant and comfortable environment that promotes both productivity and well-being.

Located in a prime area with easy access to public transport, just a short distance from key transport hubs, making your commute quick and convenient, no matter where you're coming from.

What will I be doing?

In this office-based role, you'll report directly to the Company Director and take ownership of the day-to-day bookkeeping across two businesses, playing a key role in keeping financial operations running smoothly and accurately. As part of your responsibilities, you'll support project costing by working closely with engineers to help allocate expenses correctly and keep everything aligned with budgets. You'll also manage the billing process, making sure invoices are issued promptly and reflect project costs accurately. Alongside this, you'll handle a range of core accounting duties, including bank reconciliations, VAT returns, maintaining purchase and sales ledgers, processing payment runs and assisting with month-end reporting. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the company's finances are organised, accurate, and up to date, contributing directly to its continued success and growth.

About you:

You'll bring experience from a similar bookkeeping position and be confident handling day-to-day financial tasks. Ideally, you'll be familiar with Sage 50, although training can be provided for the right person. Strong Excel skills are essential, as you'll be working regularly with financial data and reports.

If you have a background in project costing, that's a real plus; it's something the team highly values, and you'll be rewarded for your expertise.Candidates looking to earn towards the higher end of the salary range should demonstrate solid experience in managing the complexities of project-based financial tracking, as this will be a key part of the role.Whether you're currently studying towards your AAT qualification or have built your skills through hands-on experience, both backgrounds are welcome. What really matters here is your practical knowledge, attention to detail, and the value you can bring to the role.What's in it for me?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing business where your work will truly make a difference. You'll be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team that's passionate about what they do, creating the ideal environment to develop your skills. As the company continues to grow, there will be real potential for progression and the chance to shape your role as the business evolves.

If you're looking for a friendly and supportive team that appreciates hard work, a good sense of humour, and the drive to make a real difference, this could be the perfect fit.

Interested? Let's have a no-pressure chat to see if this opportunity is the right one for you!