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Bookkeeper
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Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom["Full time"]
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• Pushforward Secondary Education Ltd
• Address: Head Office, Suite 2, Beacon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk IP32 7AR
• Salary: £29,500 per annum
• Hours: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Monday
• Friday, Term time only, plus admin mop up
per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 0959
The Pushforward Group of Companies supports young people who don’t always thrive
within a standard, one-size-fits-all academic system.
We believe every young person is different. By creating individualised
programmes around their needs, interests and circumstances, we help them build
confidence, feel comfortable and, most importantly, find their spark.
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
1. Purchase Ledger
2. Bank Reconciliation
3. VAT preparation
4. 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 tracy@pushforward.uk [tracy@pushforward.uk]
Closing date: 1.00 pm, 12 October 20
26.
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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