Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper
Reporting to: Head of Commercial
Location: Gloucester Quays
Working Pattern: Full-time, 4 days office-based / 1 day remote
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Benefits:
5% employer pension contribution (matched)
Free on-site parking
About DAC Power
DAC Power is a specialist engineering and operations company supporting the UK energy and utilities sectors. We deliver expert services across design, construction, and asset management of high-voltage networks, renewables, and grid-connection projects.
As DAC Power continues to grow, we are strengthening our internal finance capability to ensure robust controls, accurate reporting, and strong financial discipline across the business. We are seeking an experienced and trusted Senior Bookkeeper to play a central role within the finance team, supporting day-to-day financial operations while helping to stabilise, improve, and embed effective finance processes.
This role is critical to ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, providing a reliable financial backbone to support operational teams, project delivery, and senior leadership decision-making.
About the Role
The Senior Bookkeeper will take ownership of the core bookkeeping and transactional finance activities within the business. This is a hands-on, senior role suited to someone who thrives in an SME environment, is comfortable taking responsibility, and enjoys improving structure, controls, and workflows.
Working closely with the Head of Commercial and Project Accountants, the role will ensure that financial data is accurate, timely, and well-controlled across both operational and project-based activities.
Key Responsibilities
Core Finance & Bookkeeping
Maintain accurate books of account, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, and bank reconciliations
Manage supplier invoices from receipt through approval, posting, and payment
Ensure correct VAT treatment and prepare VAT returns
Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring accurate coding and strong controls
Support month-end close processes, including accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
Cashflow & Payments
Prepare and manage supplier payment runs
Monitor short-term cashflow and support cash forecasting
Maintain strong control over aged creditors and resolve supplier queries
Process & Controls Improvement
Implement and enforce clear procure-to-pay processes, including requisitions, approvals, and audit trails
Improve invoice accuracy and financial paper trails across the business
Support finance automation and efficiency improvements (e.g. invoice capture and system integrations)
Document and embed finance procedures and best practice
Systems & Reporting
Own the integrity and day-to-day use of Xero (or equivalent cloud accounting system)
Work closely with Project Accountants to ensure accurate capture of scheme and project costs
Support management reporting and reconciliations as required
Maintain organised digital finance records to support audit and compliance requirements
Team & Business Support
Act as a key finance point of contact for non-finance staff on purchasing and invoice queries
Potentially support or supervise a Finance Administrator as the finance function grows
Provide a dependable, trusted finance presence across the wider business
Skills & Experience
Essential:
Proven experience in a Senior Bookkeeper or similar role within an SME environment
Strong understanding of UK accounting practices and VAT
Hands-on experience using Xero or similar cloud accounting software
High attention to detail with strong organisational and time-management skills
Confident working independently and taking ownership of finance processes
Desirable:
AAT qualified or qualified by experience
Experience in engineering, construction, utilities, or project-based businesses
Experience stabilising or improving finance processes in a growing organisation
Exposure to project accounting or cost tracking
Personal Attributes
Trustworthy, structured, and process-driven
Comfortable challenging poor practices and introducing controls
Practical, solution-focused, and calm under pressure
Clear communicator with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Why Join DAC Power?
Senior, trusted role with real ownership and influence
Opportunity to stabilise and shape the finance function
Competitive salary with matched pension contribution
Clear hybrid working structure (4 days office / 1 day remote)
Free on-site parking and direct access to senior leadership
Development and Training
DAC Power actively supports professional development and offers opportunities for skills growth through mentoring, on-the-job learning, and access to relevant training. This role provides close exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the business.
Interviews & Start Date
First Interviews: Microsoft Teams
Second Interviews: Face-to-Face
Expected Start Date: ASAP
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Personal Assistant looking for a trusted, MD-facing role within a growing and dynamic business, we'd love to hear from you.
Please email your CV and a short cover letter directly to