We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Bookkeeper to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and dynamic organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting day-to-day accounting activities, and assisting with management reporting across multiple business operations. The business is working in the construction industry in Central London and the role is 5 days a week on site.
Key Responsibilities:
· Manage the Purchase Ledger, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
· Manage the Sales Ledger, including customer invoicing, receipt allocation and credit control.
· Perform daily bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
· Assist with payroll preparation and industry-specific tax scheme administration where applicable.
· Maintain accurate cost records and allocate expenditure to the appropriate cost centres.
· Process employee expenses and maintain expense records.
· Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, VAT returns, accruals and year-end accounts.
· Produce financial reports and reconciliations for senior management.
· Maintain accurate accounting records using cloud-based accounting software.
· Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting systems.
· Support the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting and administrative duties.
Essential Requirements:
· 3–5 years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
· Strong knowledge of cloud-based accounting software (such as Xero or similar).
· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
· AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified.
· Experience preparing management accounts.
· Experience working across multiple business entities.
· Knowledge of project costing or contract-based industries.