Bookkeeper

This role is ideal for a proactive individual who can work independently while supporting the finance team in maintaining financial health and regulatory compliance.

**Key Responsibilities: Bookkeeping & Financial Transactions**:

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using **QuickBooks**.
- Process supplier and customer invoices, ensuring timely payments and collections.
- Reconcile bank statements and financial transactions regularly.
- Prepare and process VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.

**CIS Management**:

- Process CIS payments and deductions for subcontractors.
- Submit CIS returns and ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations.
- Verify subcontractors with HMRC and maintain accurate CIS records.

**Payroll & Expenses**:

- Process payroll, ensuring accurate calculations of wages, deductions, and taxes.
- Handle staff expenses and ensure reimbursement policies are followed.
- Maintain accurate records of employee working hours and pay structures.

**Financial Reporting & Compliance**:

- Assist with month-end and year-end financial reports.
- Generate profit and loss statements and other financial reports as required.
- Support the preparation of financial statements and liaise with external accountants.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, including HMRC requirements for **CIS and VAT**.

**General Administration**:

- Maintain organized digital and physical records of financial documents.
- Liaise with suppliers, clients, and subcontractors regarding payment queries.
- Assist in improving financial processes and systems for efficiency.

**Key Skills & Requirements**:
**CIS Expertise** - Strong knowledge of **Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)**, including compliance, deductions, and reporting.
**QuickBooks Proficiency** - Experience in managing accounts, invoicing, and reporting using **QuickBooks**.
**Bookkeeping Experience** - Proven experience in bookkeeping, preferably within the **construction or facilities management sector**.
**Attention to Detail** - High level of accuracy in financial record-keeping and reconciliations.
**Financial & VAT Knowledge** - Understanding of **VAT returns, payroll, and general tax compliance**.
**Organizational Skills** - Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize effectively.
**Communication Skills** - Strong ability to liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal teams professionally.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- **AAT Level 3 or higher**, or equivalent bookkeeping/accounting qualification (preferred).
- **Minimum of 2-3 years of bookkeeping experience**:

- Strong knowledge of **HMRC CIS regulations and VAT reporting**.
- Proficient in **QuickBooks (Online/Desktop)** and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Experience handling **payroll and expense management** is a plus.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£28,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person