Job Description

Experienced Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant (Sage 50) - Flexible 3-5 Days

Location:

Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Pay:

17.58 per hour (pro-rata 32,000 FTE)

Hours:

3, 4 or 5 days per week (flexible for the right person)

Working hours:

Flexible start times with corresponding flexible finish times

Employment type:

Permanent, employed role

Company

Miro & Makauri

is a UK-based

pet accessories wholesaler and distributor

, supplying retailers and trade customers nationwide. Established over

12 years ago

, we warehouse and distribute our own branded range of pet accessories from our site in

Burgess Hill, Sussex

.

We operate a

small, close-knit team

environment. The office is located upstairs, with the warehouse and dispatch team downstairs, so this role works closely with both finance and operations.

To learn more about our business, visit:

www.makauri.co.uk

About the role

We are looking for an

experienced, hands-on Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant

to join our team. This role would particularly suit someone who has

previously been self-employed as a bookkeeper

or has worked within a

small to medium-sized trading business

, and is now looking for a stable employed role with flexible hours.

You will work closely with the

director

and the wider team, taking ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping and ensuring accounts are accurate, methodical, and fully prepared for month-end.

Essential requirement - Sage 50 Accounts

Strong, hands-on experience using Sage 50 Accounts is essential.

We are unable to provide training in Sage 50, therefore

candidates with cloud-only bookkeeping experience (e.g. Xero or QuickBooks only) will not be suitable

. Sage 50 experience will be discussed in detail at interview.

Daily & ongoing tasks

Using our

CRM system to digitally import orders into Sage 50

(No manual invoice input - all order processing is digital)

Processing

sales invoices and costings

, posting to the correct nominal codes Printing

packing lists

for the warehouse dispatch team Taking and allocating

customer payments

Posting and performing

bank reconciliations

Investigating and resolving

internal and external account queries

Identifying overdue invoices and

contacting customers by phone, email, and letter

Fielding internal accounts-related calls and redirecting where appropriate Reviewing

sales and purchase ledger balances

Checking

control accounts

and investigating discrepancies

Month-end responsibilities

Preparing

end-of-month accounts

so everything is fully reconciled and ready for the external accountant Ensuring each new month starts with

clean, accurate ledgers

Supporting VAT preparation

, ensuring transactions are correctly coded and information is ready for submission Posting

payroll journals

into Sage 50 Reconciling

PAYE and NI control accounts

This role does not include preparation of statutory or management accounts.

Working style

You will be working

autonomously

, while also being part of a small, supportive team.

Skills, experience & attributes required

Fully experienced

bookkeeper

with real-world business experience

Strong, confident Sage 50 Accounts user

(essential) Minimum

Level 3 bookkeeping qualification

(Level 4 preferred), or qualified by experience Strong

Microsoft skills

, particularly Excel and Outlook Ability to work on own initiative

without close supervision

Strong problem-solving skills and common sense Methodical, precise, and

highly detail-oriented

Good organisational skills and effective time management Excellent

telephone manner

and professional communication skills

Training & support

Full training will be provided on the

company, products, internal systems, and processes

to ensure you are comfortable in the role.

However, applicants

must already be fully experienced in bookkeeping and Sage 50 Accounts

, as training in Sage 50 or core bookkeeping skills will not be provided.

Who this role is ideal for

This role is ideal for someone who:

Has strong, hands-on

Sage 50 experience

Has previously worked as a

self-employed bookkeeper

or within an SME Enjoys practical, hands-on bookkeeping rather than management roles Values accuracy, structure, and predictable working hours Is looking for a

flexible 3-5 day employed position

in a stable business

How to apply

Please apply with your CV and include a brief summary of your

Sage 50 experience

, outlining the types of tasks you regularly perform.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee discount On-site parking
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

bookkeeping: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person