Job Title: Bookkeeper (Electrical & Mechanical Construction) Location: Colchester, Essex (Office-based with some flexibility) Start Date: March 2026 Contract: Full-time, permanent Salary: £50K-£60K dependant upon EU experience The Business Our client is a well-established Electrical & Mechanical (M&E) contractor with an annual turnover of approximately £30m and a strong order book across major UK projects. The business is currently undergoing significant growth and expansion, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper to join the finance team and play a key role in supporting the next phase of development. The Role This is a hands-on Bookkeeper position within a busy construction environment. The successful candidate will support day-to-day financial operations across multiple projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and robust financial controls. You will work closely with senior finance stakeholders and operational teams, handling CIS, payroll support, purchase ledger, and sales ledger functions. Sage Intacct experience is essential. Key Responsibilities * Full responsibility for purchase ledger and sales ledger activities * Processing high volumes of supplier and subcontractor invoices * Managing Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) processes: * Subcontractor verification * CIS deductions and monthly CIS ret...