We are currently recruiting on behalf of a growing and well-established business for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their finance team on a 6-month fixed term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting a business through a period of continued growth. The role offers 1 day per week working from home, with the remainder office-based.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records using Sage or similar accounting software.
• Oversee the end-to-end processing of supplier invoices, ensuring timely payments and accurate reconciliations.
• Review and monitor supplier accounts, resolving queries and supporting credit control processes where required.
• Collate payroll data, including timesheets and variable pay information, and liaise with the external payroll provider to ensure accurate processing.
• Perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts and company credit cards, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns including VAT and CIS in line with HMRC deadlines.
• Assist with month-end and year-end procedures, ensuring deadlines are met and reporting is accurate.
• Act as a key point of contact for external accountants and provide support during audit processes.
• Maintain well-organised digital filing systems to ensure financial documentation is easily accessible and compliant.
• Contribute to budgeting processes and support ongoing financial forecasting and cost tracking.
• Administer petty cash, employee expense claims, and mileage reimbursements in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure all financial activities adhere to HMRC guidelines and relevant regulatory requirements.
The Ideal Candidate:
• Proven experience in a similar Bookkeeping role.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and HMRC requirements.
• Confident working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Comfortable liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.
If you are immediately available or available at short notice and would like to learn more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion