Experienced Bookkeeper

The Alscot Estate is a modern diversified residential and agricultural estate with an extensive commercial portfolio. We currently employ 22 staff in various roles across the Estate. We are looking for an experienced bookkeeper to join our small team on a permanent full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for general bookkeeping and assisting the Estate Accountant with the preparation of accounts. The successful candidate must:

Be a good communicator and team player

• Have min. 2 yrs bookkeeping experience – ideally within a Farming/Land management environment

• Be AAT qualified or have a proven and demonstrated history working in similar roles

• Be proficient in MS Excel

• Experience of Landmark Software would be an advantage

• Be keen to learn, develop and grow within an ambitious team

Duties include:

Administering the monthly payroll

• Dealing with credit card and petty cash entries

• Payment Runs across the various trusts within the Estate

• Management of the fixed asset register

• Completing monthly and quarterly billing returns for rents and utilities

• Day to day management of the bank accounts and balance reconciliations

• Assisting in the preparation of management accounts

• Coding supplier invoices and preparing budget v actual reports

• Preparing VAT returns including partial exemption VAT calculations

• Producing monthly Profit and Loss reports

• Assisting in the preparing of year-end financial accounts

• Filing and administration of the departmental office function

Qualifications:

Full UK driving license

Other information:

The role will include training opportunities and mentoring support for satisfying career development.

Job Type: Full-time/permanent (part time hours will be considered)

Working Days/Hours: Mon-Friday 08:30 until 17:30 pm (40hr week)

Annual Leave: 20 Days

Salary: Dependent on experience

Pension Scheme: Yes

CV required. Applications open until Monday 16th Feb 2026