Bookkeeper
Role Overview
You’ll be based in our Finance Department in Bury St Edmunds, working as part of the Finance Team as a Bookkeeper .
Pushforward Education Group consisits of numerous subsidaries, this role will be looking after 3 to 4 companies within the Group:
Using Xero software
Data Entry to Trial Balance
Purchase Ledger
Bank Reconciliation
VAT preparation
Coding of Debit Card Transactions
Analysis creation and reporting
Assistance with Sales Ledger and debt collection
You will process and code all transactions within the debit card platform with precision, following set procedures to ensure that transactions are correctly evaluated and processed before being exported into the Xero accounting system.
Full Job Posting
About the role
You’ll be based in our Finance Department in Bury St Edmunds, working as part of the Finance Team as a Bookkeeper .
Pushforward Education Group consisits of numerous subsidaries, this role will be looking after 3 to 4 companies within the Group:
Using Xero software
Data Entry to Trial Balance
Purchase Ledger
Bank Reconciliation
VAT preparation
Coding of Debit Card Transactions
Analysis creation and reporting
Assistance with Sales Ledger and debt collection
You will process and code all transactions within the debit card platform with precision, following set procedures to ensure that transactions are correctly evaluated and processed before being exported into the Xero accounting system.
The person we’re looking for
We're looking for a detail-driven Bookkeeper to join a vibrant Finance team. You'll play a key role in keeping the financial processes accurate and running smoothly. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys precision work, and is confident handling conversations about finance.
What you will have
Attention to detail: Catch small data errors before they grow.
Good Time management: Meeting strict deadlines.
Clear communication skills: Explain complex money data in plain words.
Ethical integrity: Maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive financial data.
Experience
Due to the nature and responsibility of the role, applicants must have a minimum of three years’ bookkeeping experience.
Experience with Xero an advantage but not essential if used to other bookkeeping software.
How to apply
- To apply and register your interest, please submit your CV (Curriculum Vitae) by emailing [email protected]
- Closing date: 1.00 pm, 12 October 2026.
- Interview date: 5.30 pm, 15 October 2026 at Bury St Edmunds in a Group interview process.
- We take safeguarding very seriously, so the successful candidate will be subject to references and DBS checks.
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