Bookkeeper Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve spent the last six years keeping the books neat and accurate, and I’ve found that clear records prevent headaches down the line. In my last role I helped streamline monthly reconciliations so the team could close books within five working days after month end, and I used Xero and MYOB to keep data consistent across ledgers. I’m applying for [Company Name] because I value accuracy and steady processes that make decision making simpler, not more complicated. I’m comfortable with cash flow monitoring, GST reporting, and maintaining supplier and customer-ledger integrity. I work well with invoices, purchase orders and deposits, and I’m familiar with lines of credit management and budget tracking. I’m keen to bring reliable reporting and clean financial statements to support your team’s planning and compliance needs. At [Previous Company], a mismatch between the supplier ledger and bank statements caused extra work for the team. I implemented a monthly reconciliation checklist and tightened controls on data entry, which significantly improved the accuracy of the reconciliations and reduced error-related queries from the finance manager. I prefer concrete steps, steady cadence and practical solutions. I’m happy to chat about how I can support your finance function and I’m available for a discussion at your convenience. Kind regards, [Your Name]