Reporting directly to the Company Director and working closely with our external accountants, you will take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping and office operations. Youll be confident working independently, prioritising tasks, and providing excellent service to customers and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping & Finance
Maintain accurate ledgers in Xero (sales/purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, journals, prepayments/accruals).
Prepare and submit VAT Returns (MTD compliant).
Process CIS: verify subcontractors, record deductions, prepare and submit monthly CIS returns, statements and remittances.
Run payroll (starters/leavers, statutory payments, pensions/auto-enrolment, RTI submissions).
Credit control and supplier payments; manage aged receivables/payables.
Produce monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, KPIs, variance commentary) and support budgeting/forecasting.
Liaise with external accountants on year-end, queries and best practice.
Act as first point of contact for customers and suppliers; handle calls, emails and queries professionally.
Raise purchase orders, match delivery notes, maintain job files and documentation.
Maintain compliance records (insurances, H&S certificates, subcontractor documentation).
General office duties: filing, data entry, post, supplies, meeting coordination.
Proven bookkeeping experience in an SME setting; confident working without supervision.
Xero expertise essential; strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots) desirable.
Solid knowledge of VAT, CIS, and payroll processes and deadlines.
Experience producing monthly management accounts (preferred).
Clear communicator with excellent customer service; calm, proactive and organised.
High attention to detail, confidentiality, and a strong sense of ownership.
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