Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking to take ownership of a varied and hands-on finance role within a friendly and well-established business? A manufacturing company based in Waterlooville is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their team on a permanent basis. This company, with a turnover of under £10 million, delivers high-quality products to a niche market and takes pride in its long-standing customer relationships and reputation for reliability. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, privately owned business where you will play a key part in supporting the finance function and day-to-day operational flow. If you enjoy a busy, varied workload and working in a collaborative team, this could be the perfect next step in your career. What will the Bookkeeper role involve? Processing both sales and purchase invoices Confirming and processing sales orders, and liaising with customers Planning and purchasing materials/services and communicating with suppliers Entering bank and cash payments and receipts, and completing reconciliations for both GBP and foreign currency accounts Managing petty cash transactions Debtor management and credit control Preparing and submitting VAT returns Assisting with end-of-year accounts preparation Suitable Candidate for the Bookkeeper vacancy: Previous experience in a bookkeeping or finance assistant role is essential Comfortable working across all core bookkeeping areas with minimal supervision Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities Strong communication skills for liaising with suppliers and customers AAT Qualification would be advantageous Experience with accounting software, preferably SAP and Excel A proactive and reliable approach to work Additional benefits and information for the role of Bookkeeper: 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays Free parking NEST Pension 9am - 5pm hours CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received