This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid bookkeeping experience who enjoys working in a hands-on role, supporting a busy finance function within a growing construction company. The role will involve managing day-to-day financial records, ensuring compliance with construction-specific regulations, and supporting the wider finance team with reporting and client-related tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintaining accurate financial records for the business
* Processing purchase and sales invoices, bank transactions, and journals
* Completing regular bank and balance sheet reconciliations
* Preparing and submitting VAT and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns
* Managing accounts payable and receivable activities, including subcontractor payments
* Supporting month-end management accounts and year-end reporting
* Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve queries
* Using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage
* Assisting with general finance queries and ad hoc reporting as required
Requirements:
* Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally within construction or similar sectors
* Good working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or equivalent systems
* Understanding of VAT, CIS, and reconciliations
* Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
* Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
What’s On Offer:
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience
* Stable and supportive team environment
* Exposure to a varied workload across construction projects
* Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
* Flexible working arrangements where appropriate
This role is ideal for an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a hands-on position within a respected local construction business. If you’re interested in being considered, please apply via the link below
Salary description
£34000.00 - £36000.00 per year