Bookkeeper

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