Full-Time Bookkeeper
Are you an organised, detail-driven Bookkeeper who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We’re seeking a proactive and tech-savvy individual to join our friendly team at CS Heating & Plumbing.
This is a full-time position where you’ll play a vital role in managing our financial processes, ensuring accuracy across all accounts, and supporting the business with insightful reporting and analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
* Use our bespoke CRM system, Commusoft, to create and mark off invoices (training provided).
* Reconcile payments, including credit card transactions, using Xero.
* Maintain service plans and ensure associated payments are up to date.
* Support and submit VAT Returns accurately and on time.
* Manage Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger activities.
* Perform Bank Reconciliations and assist with journal preparation.
* Lead weekly debtor meetings, chase outstanding debts, and liaise with external debt recovery agencies as needed.
* Send monthly statements to letting and estate agents, maintaining strong working relationships.
* Submit monthly CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) returns.
* Work with the FCA to prepare and submit monthly financial returns.
* Review and challenge supplier costs, identifying potential cost savings and process improvements.
* Challenge existing processes and highlight unusual data trends for investigation.
* Provide accurate financial data for monthly management meetings.
* Collaborate with our external bookkeeper and accountant to support full accounts production.
* Supervise and coordinate internal team members assisting with finance-related tasks.
Ideal Candidate:
You are analytical, organised, and confident with numbers. You thrive in a busy environment, enjoy problem-solving, and have the confidence to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, suppliers, and clients.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience using Xero.
* Strong credit control and telephone communication skills.
* Sound understanding of bookkeeping principles, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations, and VAT.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
* Comfortable learning and using new software tools (Commusoft training provided).
Desirable
* AAT qualification (or working towards).
* Experience with CIS, reverse charge VAT, or FCA financial returns.
* Experience with journal preparation and management reporting.
* Confidence in challenging existing processes and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Using our bespoke CRM system, Commusoft, to create and mark off invoices (training provided).
* Reconciling payments, including credit card transactions, using Xero.
* Maintaining service plans and ensuring associated payments are up to date.
* Preparing and submitting VAT Returns accurately and on time.
* Managing Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger activities.
* Performing Bank Reconciliations and assisting with journal preparation.
* Leading weekly debtor meetings, chasing outstanding debts, and liaising with debt recovery agencies when necessary.
* Sending monthly statements to letting and estate agents, maintaining excellent working relationships.
* Submitting monthly CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) returns.
* Working with the FCA to prepare and submit monthly financial returns.
* Reviewing and challenging supplier costs to identify potential savings and efficiencies.
* Supporting monthly management meetings with accurate financial data and insights.
* Supervising and coordinating team members assisting with finance-related tasks.
Why Join Us?
At CS Heating & Plumbing, we take pride in our friendly and supportive culture, as well as our commitment to excellence. You’ll have the chance to make a genuine impact in a company that values efficiency, innovation, and teamwork.
We offer:
* A supportive, collaborative working environment.
* Opportunities to learn and develop new skills.
* Hybrid working (1 day remote each week).
* A key role in shaping our financial processes as we continue to grow.