Bookkeeper – Permanent role - £28,000 - £35,000 Dudley West Midlands Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking for longevity and stability? I have an opportunity within an SME, family-owned business where you will be responsible for the transactional finance function and report into an experience Finance Director? If you are detail-oriented, commercially aware, and confident managing accounts from end to end, this could be an excellent opportunity for you. We are working with a well-established, reputable, and growing business to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong all-round accounts experience, particularly in credit control, reporting, and VAT, who enjoys working in a hands-on, fully office-based environment. The Role: We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day finance operations of the business. This is a varied and responsible role requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Key responsibilities include: Managing the full sales and purchase ledger Proactive credit control chasing outstanding debt and reducing aged debtor balances Processing invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and efficiently Performing regular bank reconciliations Preparing and submitting VAT returns Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records using Sage 50 Supporting financial reporting Handling general finance administration and supporting wider office functionsThis role is offering stability and the opportunity to be a key part of a collaborative team environment. About You This role is suited to an experienced Bookkeeper with strong all-round accounting knowledge who is confident with proactive credit control and managing accounts with minimal supervision You may currently be working as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Finance Officer, or Finance Manager within an SME environment Skills & Experience To succeed in this role, you will have: Proven experience in a Bookkeeping or similar all-round account’s role Strong credit control experience with a track record of reducing debtor days Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel The ability to work independently in a fully office-based environmentThis is an excellent opportunity for a dependable and experienced Bookkeeper who wants a varied, hands-on role within a stable and growing business